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BOROUGH OF LAURELDALE

Berks County

ZONING ORDINANCE

Ordinance 266, June 9, 1975

as amended through

Ordinance 382, September 14, 1992

CHAPTER 27

ZONING

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Part 1

Title, Purpose, Scope and Interpretation

1101. Short Title 1102. Purposes 1103. Scope 1104 . Interpretation 1105. Statement of Community Development Objectives

Part 2 R E Definitions

5201. Definition of Terms $202. Sketches Accompanying Definitions

Part 3

Classification of Districts and District .Boundaries

1301 . 8302. 1303. 1304. 1305. 1306. 1307. 5308. 1309. 1310. 1311. 1312. 1313.

Classes of Districts Zoning Map Rep lacement' of the Zoning Map District Boundaries Boundary Tolerances Boundary Disputes Territory Added to R-1 Residential District Territory Added to R-2 Residential District Territory Added to R-3 Residential District Territory Added to C Commercial District Territory Added to I Industrial District Territory Added to FP Flood Plain District Territory Added to RM Recreation and Municipal Activity Districts

Part 4

Residential Districts

1401. R-1 Residential Districts 1402. R-2 Residential Districts 1403. R-3 Residential Districts

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5501. Commercial D i s t r i c t s

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I n d u s t r i a l D i s t r i c t s

5601. "I" I n d u s t r i a l D i s t r i c t

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Flood P l a i n D i s t r i c t

5701. Purpose 1702. Def in i t i on of D i s t r i c t 5703. Use Regulations

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Recrea t iona l and Municipal Ac t iv i ty D i s t r i c t s

5801. "RM" Recrea t iona l and Municipal Ac t iv i ty D i s t r i c t s

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Supplementary Regulations

5901. 5902. 5903. 5904. 5905. 5906. 5907. 5908. 5909.

6910.

51001. 11002. 51003. 61004. 5 1005. 51006.

Common Regulat ions Accessory Uses, S ing le o r Two-Family Dwelling Mul t ip le Dwelling Permit ted Accessory Uses Other Building Accessory Uses Home Occupation Regulat ions R e s i d e n t i a l Conversion Controls Of f - s t r ee t Parking Regulat ions Of f - s t r ee t Loading Regulat ions Residence a s Accessory Use by Spec ia l Exception i n Commercial D i s t r i c t

Regulations of Lot Development When the Lot is not Serviced by Publ ic S t r e e t s and/or Other Municipal Services

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signs

Signs t o Conform t o Regulat ions General Regulat ions Exempt Signs Temporary Signs Regulat ions Business S i g n s Sign Permits

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Part 11

Conformity and Non-conformity Regulations

51101. 51102. 51103. 11104. 51105. 51106. 81107. 11108. 1 1109.

51201. 11202. 1 1203. 51204. 5 1205. 51206. 11207. 11208. 51209. 5 1210. 11211. 51212. 11213. 51214. 5 1215. 51216. 11217. 11218. 91219. 11220.

Interpretation Non-conforming Lots of Record Non-conforming Uses of Land Non-conforming Structures or Buildings Non-conforming Uses of Structures or Buildings Unsafe or Unlawful Structures or Buildings Uses Under Special Exception Provisions Non Non-conforming Uses Non-conforming S i g n s Registration of Non-conforming Uses and Structures

Part 12

Procedural Provisions

Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer Permits Certificate of Use and Occupancy Causes of Action Enforcement Notice En f or cement Remedi e s Zoning Hearing Board Hearings Jurisdiction Variances Special Exceptions Parties Appellant Before the Board Time Limitations Stay of Proceedings Effect of Board's Decision Amendments Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Procedure for Landowner- Curative Amendments Procedure for Borough Curative Amendments Fees for Application for Special Exception and for Variance

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T i t l e , Purpose, Scope and I n t e r p r e t a t i o n

(27, 5101)

5101. Short T i t l e . This Chapter s h a l l be known as and may be c i t e d as t h e Laure lda le Borough Zoning Ordinance of 1975, as amended. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 1, 51; as amended by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

5102. Purposes. To promote and p r o t e c t t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y and genera l w e l f a r e of t h e people of Laure lda le by endeavoring t o l e s s e n congest ion in the s t ree ts , t o secure s a f e t y from f i r e and pan ic and o t h e r dangers , t o provide adequate l i g h t and a i r , t o prevent t h e overcrowding of land , t o avoid undue concent ra t ion of populat ion, t o f a c i l i t a t e t h e ade- qua te p rov i s ion of t r a n s p o r t a t i o n , water, sewage, s choo l s , parks and o t h e r pub l i c requirements. Regulat ions s h a l l b e made wi th reasonable considera- t i o n given t o the cha rac t e r of t he Borough, i t s v a r i o u s p a r t s , and t h e s u i t a b i l i t y of t h e p a r t s f o r p a r t i c u l a r uses , and wi th a view t o conserving the va lue of b u i l d i n g s and encouraging t h e most appropr i a t e u s e of l and throughout the Borough. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 1, 52)

5103. Scope. Henceforth, except as he re in provided, no bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , l and o r p a r t s thereof s h a l l b e used o r occupied, cons t ruc ted , assembled, moved, enlarged o r , a l t e r e d un le s s i n conformity wi th t h i s Chapter. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 1, 53)

5104. I n t e r p r e t a t i o n . The requirements of t h i s Chapter s h a l l be he ld t o b e minimum requirements and o the r requirements more s t r i n g e n t o r g r e a t e r than prescr ibed by l a w , by r egu la t ion of t h e Commonwealth and by o t h e r v a l i d ordinances of t h e Borough s h a l l no t be superseded by any of t h e provis ions of t h i s Chapter. (Ord. 266, 6/91975, P t . 1, §A)

5105. Statement of Community Development Object ives . The b a s i s f o r th i s Chapter i s t h e Borough Comprehensive Plan as adopted and as might be amended by Borough Council. des i r ed development goa l s and ob jec t ives as follows:

The Comprehensive Plan enumerates the l o c a l l y

1. Community F a c i l i t i e s Po l i c i e s .

To a s su re proper pub l i c p ro tec t ion by t h e adopt ion of ordinances designed t o p r o t e c t t he h e a l t h and wel fare of a l l r e s i d e n t s such as sanitary codes, housing codes, and bu i ld ing codes.

B. To encourage t h e development of "quasi-public" f a c i l i t i e s such as p r i v a t e schools , health-welfare i n s t i t u t i o n s , churches, and similar f a c i l i t i e s t h a t c o n t r i b u t e d e s i r a b l e services t o the l o c a l and r e g i o n a l community.

2. C i r c u l a t i o n P o l i c i e s .

A.

A.

B. To e s t a b l i s h a func t iona l h ie rarchy of s t r e e t systems, each designed t o s e r v e a d i f f e r e n t t r a f f i c need as def ined by loca t ion , t r a f f i c volume and c i r c u l a t i o n funct ion.

C. To main ta in f r e e flow of t r a f f i c by p r o h i b i t i n g , where necessary, on-street parking and l i m i t i n g access p o i n t s from

To discourage through t r a f f i c in r e s i d e n t i a l neighborhoods.

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i n d i v i d u a l p r o p e r t i e s , on c o l l e c t o r s t r e e t s and major t r a f f i c a r t e r i e s .

D. To design the c i r c u l a t i o n system s o as t o sepa ra t e i n d u s t r i a l and commercial t r a f f i c from r e s i d e n t i a l s t r e e t s .

E. To provide f o r adequate o f f - s t r e e t parking and loading f a c i l i t i e s i n a l l shopping developments.

F. To sepa ra t e , t o t h e ex ten t p o s s i b l e , pedes t r i an and veh icu la r t r a f f i c i n commercial developments i n order t o promote s a f e t y and enhance a t t r a c t i v e n e s s .

3 . Res iden t i a l .

A. To provide s a f e and convenient access t o shopping, employment, r e c r e a t i o n a l and c u l t u r a l a c t i v i t i e s .

B. To p r o t e c t l i v i n g a reas from smoke, n o i s e , a i r p o l l u t i o n and o the r nuisances.

C. To allow f o r a v a r i e t y of housing types , i n terms of pr ivacy , l oca t ion and s t r u c t u r a l type , i n l o g i c a l l o c a t i o n s t o meet t h e varying needs of a l l f ami l i e s .

D. To e s t a b l i s h adequate l i v i n g space as may be appropr ia te f o r each dwell ing type i n terms of l o t s izes and open space and as consis- t e n t w i th e x i s t i n g developments i n t h e Borough.

E. To main ta in r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a s i n order t h a t they a r e v i s u a l l y cohesive, func t iona l ly ordered , and a e s t h e t i c a l l y p leas ing .

4. I n d u s t r i a l .

f l a t , and near highway and r a i l r o a d f a c i l i t i e s . A . To provide f o r i n d u s t r i a l uses i n areas which a r e r e l a t i v e l y

B.

C. To c o n t r o l undes i rab le in f luences of i ndus t ry such as smoke, odor, no i se ; t o prevent hazards t o the pub l i c h e a l t h and s a f e t y by such means as performance s tandards .

D. To encourage a d i v e r s i t y of i n d u s t r i a l types i n order t o promote an economic balance.

5. Commercial.

To p r e s e m e p o t e n t i a l i n d u s t r i a l a r e a s f o r f u t u r e use.

A. ,To r e l a t e commercial development t o major thoroughfares; however, t h e compounding of t r a f f i c congest ion i s t o be avoided by sepa ra t ing commercial t r a f f i c from through t r a f f i c by means of con- t r o l l i n g p o i n t s of i n g r e s s and eg res s and through o t h e r measures t h a t p reserve t h e b a s i c i n t e g r i t y of major thoroughfares.

6. Park and Recreation.

A . To preserve e x i s t i n g open and r e c r e a t i o n a l a r eas through

B. To c r e a t e open space areas in new development p r o j e c t s

zoning and land use c o n t r o l provis ions .

through design con t ro l .

(Ord. 166, 6/9/1975, P t . 1 15)

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D e f i n i t i o n s

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§201. D e f i n i t i o n of Terms. Unless otherwise express ly s t a t e d i n t h i s Chapter, t he fol lowing words and phrases shall be construed throughout t h i s Chapter t o have the meaning h e r e i n ind ica t ed . The s i n g u l a r shall inc lude the p l u r a l , and t h e p l u r a l shal l inc lude t h e s ingu la r . The word ''used" shall inc lude t h e words "arranged, designed, o r intended t o be used." The word "building" s h a l l inc lude the word "s t ruc ture" . The p r e s e n t t ense s h a l l i nc lude the f u t u r e tense. The masculine shal l i nc lude the feminine and t h e neuter . The term "person" inc ludes : " individual" , par tnersh ip" , 11 corporat ion", "company", I 'association", o r o t h e r s imilar e n t i t i e s .

ACCESSORY BUILDINGS - A bu i ld ing customari ly i n c i d e n t a l t o and subor- d i n a t e t o t h e main bu i ld ing on a l o t and used f o r purposes customari ly i n c i d e n t a l t o those of t h e main bu i ld ing .

ACCESSORY USE - A use customari ly i n c i d e n t a l t o and subord ina te t o the main use of l and o r of t h e main bu i ld ing on a l o t and customari ly inciden- t a l t he re to .

ACT 247 - "Pennsylvania Munic ipa l i t i e s Planning Code" J u l y 31, 1968, P.L. 805, Ar t ic le I, Sec t ion 10101 e t seq. , as amended (53 P.S. 10101 - e t - seq . ) .

ALLEY - A way which a f f o r d s only a secondary means of access t o abut- t i n g property.

BASEMENT - A s t o r y p a r t l y underground and having more than one ha l f (1/2) of i t s he igh t above the average l e v e l of the ad jo in ing ground. A basement s h a l l be counted as a s t o r y i n determining the permiss ib le number of s t o r i e s .

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BILLBOARD - See ''sign."

BLOCK - A t r a c t of land o r l o t o r group of l o t s , bounded by s t reets , pub l i c parks , r a i l r o a d rights-of-way, water courses o r bodies o r w a t e r , boundary l i n e s of t he Borough o r by any combination of the above.

BLOCK o r LOT FRONTAGE - That po r t ion of a b lock o r l o t which f r o n t s on a s i n g l e s t reet .

BOARD - any body granted j u r i s d i c t i o n under a land use ordinance o r under th i s Chapter t o render f i n a l ad judica t ions . [Ord. 3821

BOARDING HOUSE - A b u i l d i n g o t h e r than a h o t e l o r a motel where lodging and meals are served f o r compensation.

BOROUGH - Borough of Laureldale .

B U I L D I N G - Any combination of materials forming any s t r u c t u r e which i s e r e c t e d on t h e ground and permanently a f f i x e d t h e r e t o , designed, intended, o r arranged f o r t h e housing, s h e l t e r , enc losure , or s t r u c t u r a l support of persons, animals , o r proper ty o f any kind; bu i ld ing s h a l l a l s o inc lude a l l types of swimming pools. S t ruc tu res d iv ided by unpierced masonry d i v i s i o n w a l l s extending from the ground t o t h e underside of t h e roof s h a l l no t b e deemed t o be a sepa ra t e bu i ld ings f o r purposes of t h i s Chapter.

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1. Detached - A bu i ld ing which has no p a r t y w a l l and surrounded by open space on a l l four ( 4 ) s i d e s . (See s k e t c h 1 i n 0202 of P a r t 2)

2. Semi-detached - A bu i ld ing which has only one (1) p a r t y w a l l i n common w i t h an ad jacent bu i ld ing . (See s k e t c h 1 i n §202 of P a r t 2)

3 . Attached (row) - A bu i ld ing which has two (2) p a r t y w a l l s i n common wi th ad jacen t bu i ld ings . BUILDING, HEIGHT OF - The v e r t i c a l d i s t a n c e measured from t h e mean

level of t h e surrounding ground t o t h e h ighes t p o i n t of the bui ld ing .

BUILDING AREA - The maximum h o r i z o n t a l c ross -sec t ion areas, excluding co rn ices , eaves, and g u t t e r s , of a l l b u i l d i n g s on a l o t , b u t inc luding porches, breezeways, and ca rpor t s .

BUILDING LINE OR BUILDING SETBACK LINE - A l i n e e s t a b l i s h e d by t h i s Chapter, w i t h i n a proper ty , de f in ing t h e minimum d i s t ance between any bu i ld ing o r s t r u c t u r e o r po r t ion thereof t o be e r e c t e d o r a l t e r e d , and an ad jacen t right-of-way o r street l i n e . Such l i n e s h a l l be measured a t r i g h t angles from t h e s t reet right-of-way l i n e and s h a l l be p a r a l l e l t o s a i d right-of-way l i n e . (See ske tch 2 in 5202 P a r t 2)

BUSINESS - Any a c t i v i t y c a r r i e d on or exerc ised f o r ga in o r p r o f i t i n t h e Borough of Laure lda le inc luding , bu t no t l i m i t e d t o , t h e sa le of merchandise o r o t h e r t a n g i b l e pe r sona l ty , o r t h e performance of services t o the gene ra l p u b l i c o r a l i m i t e d number thereof inc lud ing those e n t e r p r i s e s engaged i n by h o t e l ope ra to r s , motel ope ra to r s , parking l o t and garage ope ra to r s , warehouse ope ra to r s , l e s s o r s of r ea l estate, l e s s o r s of t ang ib le pe r sona l proper ty , phys i c i ans and surgeons, o s t eopa ths , p o d i a t r i s t s , ch i rop rac to r s , v e t e r i n a r i a n s , op tomet r i s t s , o p t i c i a n s , pharmacis ts , law- ye r s , d e n t i s t s , engineers , suxveyors, a r c h i t e c t s , chemists , accountants , c e r t i f i e d p u b l i c accountants , f u n e r a l d i r e c t o r s , promoters, f a c t o r s , commission merchants, agen t s , b rokers , manufacturer ' s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s , a d v e r t i s i n g and publ ic r e l a t i o n s agencies , r e a l es ta te brokers , insurance brokers and agen t s , c a b l e t e l e v i s i o n ope ra to r s , ba rbe r shop ope ra to r s and beauty shop ope ra to r s , c l ean ing , p re s s ing and dyeing establ ishment opera- t o r s , laundry o p e r a t o r s , shoe r e p a i r shop ope ra to r s , t a i l o r s , upho l s t e re r s , e l ec t r i ca l , p l a s t e r i n g , b r i c k l ay ing , carpent ry , h e a t , v e n t i l a t i o n , a i r condi t ion ing , plumbing and pa in t ing c o n t r a c t o r s , gene ra l c o n t r a c t o r s of any nature or kind engaged i n any class of b u i l d i n g , cons t ruc t ion , remodeling o r a l t e r a t i o n , r e p a i r e r s of e l e c t r i c a l , e l e c t r o n i c and automotive machinery and equipment, o r o t h e r machinery o r equipment and o t h e r wares and merchan- d i s e , and a l l o t h e r persons engaged i n any o t h e r a c t i v i t y whatsoever c a r r i e d on o r exe rc i sed f o r ga in o r p r o f i t w i th in t h e Borough of Laurel- da l e .

A s t o those taxpayers having t h e i r p r i n c i p a l p l ace of bus iness wi th in the Borough of Laure lda le , "business" s h a l l inc lude all a c t i v i t i e s c a r r i e d on w i t h i n t h e Borough of Laure lda le as w e l l a s those c a r r i e d on o u t s i d e of the Borough of Laure lda le .

As t o those taxpayers having a p l ace of b u s i n e s s o t h e r than a p r inc i - p a l one wi th in t h e Borough of Laure lda le , "business" sha l l inc lude a l l a c t i v i t i e s c a r r i e d on w i t h i n the Borough of Laure lda le and those c a r r i e d on o u t s i d e of the Borough of Laure lda le a t t r i b u t a b l e t o t h e p l ace of bus iness wi th in the Borough of Laure lda le .

(See ske tch 1 i n 9202 of P a r t 2)

(See ske tch 2 i n 0202 of P a r t 2)

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CARPORT - A roofed-over structure open on two (2) or more sides and used in conjunction with a dwelling for the storage of private motor vehicles.

CELLAR - A story having more than one-half (1/2) of its height below the average level of the adjoining ground. A cellar shall not be counted as a story in determining the permissible number of stories.

CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY - A statement, based on an inspection, signed by the Zoning Officer, setting forth that a building, structure, sign, and/or land complies with this Chapter, and/or that a building, structure, sign, and/or land may be lawfully employed for specific uses, or both, as set forth therein.

COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA - a transmitting and/or receiving device used in telecommunications that radiates or captures radio signals for purposes of cellular/wireless communications which is not free standing or self supporting. [Ord. 4111

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT BUILDINGS - structures accessory to' communications antennae and/or communication towers which house electrical equipment necessary for the transmission and/or receiving of signals to or from wireless/cellular telecommunications facilities. [Ord. 4111

COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY - all forms of wireless telecommunication facilities. For the purposes of this Part, communication facilities shall comply with the provisions established under this Part of the Borough of Laureldale Zoning Ordinance. [Ord. 4111

COMMUNICATIONS TOWER - a self supporting structure utilized to support telecommunications equipment. [Ord. 4111

DECISION - final adjudication of any board or other body granted jurisdiction under any land use ordinance or this Chapter to do so, either by reason of the grant of exclusive jurisdiction or by reason of appeals from determinations. All decisions shall be appealable to the court of common pleas of the county and judicial district wherein the Borough lies. [Ord. - 3821

DETERMINATION - final action by an officer, body or agency charged with the administration of any land use ordinance or applications thereunder, except the following:

1. The Borough Cowicil;

2 . The Zoning Hearing Board; or,

3 . The Planning Commission, only if and to the extent the Planning Commission is charged with final decision on preliminary or final plans under the subdivision and land development or planned residential development ordinances. Determinations shall be appealable only to the boards designated as having jurisdiction for such appeal.

(Ord. 3821

DISTRICT - A portion of the Borough, within which certain uniform regulations and requirements or combinations thereof apply under the provisions of this Chapter.

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DWELLING -

1. Single-family - A building designed, or intended for, and occupied exclusively as a residence for one (1) family.

2. Two-family - A building designed or intended for and occupied exclusively as a residence for two (2) families with one (1) family living independently of each other and doing their own cooking therein.

3 . Multiple-family - A building designed or intended for- and occupied exclusively as a residence for three ( 3 ) or more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking therein. The term includes apartment houses, apartment hotels, flats, garden apartments and group houses.

DWELLING UNIT - A building or portion thereof providing one (1) or more rooms arranged for the use of one (1) or more individuals living together as a single housekeeping unit, and having no cooking or sanitary facilities in common with any other dwelling unit.

FAMILY - (a) One (1) or more persons, related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together as a single housekeeping unit and using cooking facilities and certain rooms in common, or (b) not more than three ( 3 ) unrelated persons living together as a single housekeeping unit and using cooking facilities and certain rooms in common.

FLOODPLAIN - A floodplain is identified by soil types which have been mapped by the United States Soil Conservation Service. These are alluvial soils which have been water deposited and normally occur along permanent streams but may be found in less obvious drainage ways or depressions.

GARAGE, PRIVATE - An enclosed space for the storage of one (1) or more private motor vehicles provided that no business, occupation, or service is conducted nor space therein leased to a non-resident of the premises for commercial purposes.

GASOLINE SERVICE STATION - A structure, building, or area of land or any portion thereof that is used for the sale of gasoline or any other motor vehicle fuel and oil and/or other lubricating substances, which may or may not include facilities for lubricating, washing, sale of accessories, and otherwise servicing motor vehicles, but not including the painting thereof. Any business or industry dispensing gasoline only for its own use and vehicles will not be deemed to be a gasoline station.

GOVERNING BODY - Shall mean the Council of the Borough of Laureldale, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

GRADE - Grade shall mean the average finished ground elevation adjoining the buildings.

HEIGHT OF SIGNS OR OTHER STRUCTURES - The vertical distance measured from the average grade at the front of the structure or sign to its highest point. The highest point in the case of a sign shall include the supporting structure.

HOME OCCUPATION - A use customarily conducted entirely within a dwelling unit and carried on by the inhabitants thereof, which is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling and which does not change the character thereof or have any exterior evidence of such secondary use other than a small name plate, and in connection therewith there is not involved the keeping of a stock in trade of saleable items.

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HOTEL - A building occupied as the more or less temporary abiding place of individuals who are lodged with or without meals, with room usually occupied singly, with no provision made for cooking in any individual room or suite of rooms.

JUNKYARD - A lot, land, or structure, or parts thereof used for the collection, storage, dismantling, salvage or sale of used and discarded materials, including but not limited to, waste paper, rags, scrap metal, or other scrap, salvage or discarded material, vehicles or machinery. The deposit or- storage of two (2) or more unlicensed, wrecked or disabled vehicles shall be deemed to be a "junkyard."

LAND DEVELOPMENT - any of the following activities: A. The improvement of one (1) lot or two (2) or more COntigUOUS

(1) A group of two (2) or more residential or nonresidential buildings, whether proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots regardless of the number of occupants or tenure; or,

( 2 ) The division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two (2) or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features;

B. A subdivision of land.

C.

lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving:

"Land developmenttt does not include development which involves :

(1) The conversion of an existing single family detached dwelling or single family semi-detached dwelling into not more than three (3) residential units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium;

(2) The addition of an accessory building, including farm building, on a lot or lots subordinate to an existing principal building; or,

( 3 ) The addition or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines of an enterprise which would be considered an amusement park. For the purposes of this subsection, an amusement park is defined as a tract or area used principally as a location for permanent amusement structures or rides. This exclusion shall not apply to newly acquired acreage by an amusement park until initial plans for the expanded area have been approved by the proper authorities.

[Ord. 3821

LOT - a designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit. [Ord. 3821

LOT SIZE - The area of land contained within the limits of the property lines bounding that area. Any portion of a lot included in a street right-of-way shall not be included in calculating lot size.

LOT, CORNER - A lot at the point of intersection of and abutting on two (2) or more intersecting streets, and which has an interior angle of less

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than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees at the intersection of two ( 2 ) street lines.

LOT INTERIOR - A lot other than a corner lot, the sides of which do not abut a street.

LOT, THROUGH - An interior lot having frontage on two (2) parallel or approximately parallel streets.

LOT COVERAGE - A percentage which when multiplied by the lot area well determine the permitted building area for all roofed structures and buildings. (See sketch 2 in 1202 of Part 2)

in si202 of Part 2) LOT LINE - Any line dividing one (1) lo$ from another. (See sketch 2

LOT WIDTH - The width measured at the building setback line between side lot lines and parallel to the front line but in no case shall the street frontage be less than one-half (1/2) of the required lot width in the particular zoning district. (See sketch 2 in 1202 of Part 2)

MOBILEHOME - a transportable, single family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy, contained in one (1) unit or in two (2) or more units designed to be joined into one (1) integral unit capable of again being separated for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and constructed so that it may be used without a permanent foundation. [Ord. - 3821

MOBILEHOME LOT - a parcel of land in a mobilehome park, improved with the necessary utility connections and other appurtenances necessary for the erection thereon of a single mobilehome. [Ord. 3821

MOBILEHOME PARK - a parcel or contiguous parcels of land which has been so designated and improved that it contains two (2) or more mobilehome lots for the placement thereon of mobilehomes. [Ord. 3821

MONOPOLE - a structure composed of a single spire used to support

MOTEL - A building or group of buildings containing individual rooms or apartment accommodations primarily for transients, each of which is provided with a separate exterior entrance and a parking space, and offered principally for rental and use by motor vehicle travelers. The term "motel" includes but is not limited to auto courts, motor courts, motor inns, motor lodges or roadside hotels.

MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY - a body politic and corporate created pursuant to the Act of May 2, 1945 (P.L. 382, No. 1621, known as the "Municipalities Authority Act of 1945." [Ord. 3821

MUNICIPALITY - Shall mean the Borough of Laureldale, Berks County,

NONCONFORMING LOT - a lot which does not conform to the regulations of the district in which it is located, and lawfully existed prior to the enactment of this Chapter, or as a result of subsequent amendments thereto. [Ord. 3821

NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE - a structure or part of a structure manifestly not designed to comply with the use or extent of use provisions of this Chapter or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such structure

telecommunications equipment. [Ord. 4111

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lawfully existed prior to the enactment of this Chapter or amendment or prior to the application of this Chapter or amendment to its location by reason of annexation. Such nonconforming structures include, but are not limited to, nonconforming signs. [Ord. 3821

NONCONFORMING USE - a use, whether of land or of structure, which does not comply with the applicable use provisions in this Chapter or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such use was lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this Chapter or amendment, or prior to the application of this Chapter or amendment to its location by reason of annexation. [Ord. 3821

OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA - an antenna that is equally effective in all directions and whose size varies with the frequency and gain for which it is designed. [Ord. 4111

OPEN SPACE - Unoccupied space open to the sky and on the same lot with

PANEL ANTENNA - an antenna that is flat, directional and whose size the principal use.

varies with the frequency and gain for which it is designed. [Ord. 4111

PARKING LOT - An off-street surfaced area designed solely for the parking of motor vehicles, including driveways, passageways, and maneuvering space appurtenant thereto.

PARKING SPACE - An off-street space available for the parking of one (1) motor vehicle and measuring a minimum of ten feet (10) by twenty feet (201, exclusive of driveways, passageways, and maneuvering space appurtenant thereto.

PLANNING COMMITTEE - The Planning Committee of the Borough of Laurel- dale, Berks , County, Pennsylvania.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE - Office space or building used by a person, partnership or corporation licensed to practice a profession in the Common- wealth of Pennsylvania. Professional includes generally doctor, dentist, architect, certified public accountant, insurance agent, real estate broker, lawyer, surveyor, and landscape architect. Professional office uses must meet the home occupation regulations of this Chapter.

PUBLIC GROUNDS - includes:

A. Parks, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas

,B. Sites for schools, sewage treatment, refuse disposal and other

and other public areas;

publicly owned or operated facilities; and,

C. Publicly owned or operated scenic and historic sites.

lord. 3821

PUBLIC HEARING - a formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the Borough Council or Planning Committee, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accordance with this Chapter. [Ord. 3821

PUBLIC MEETING - a forum held pursuant to notice under the Act of July 3, 1986 (P.L. 388, No. 841, known as the "Sunshine Act," 53 P.S. 55271 et seq. [Ord. 3821

PUBLIC NOTICE - notice published once each week for two (2) successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Borough. Such notice shall

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state the time and place of the hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing. The first publication shall not be more than thirty (30) days and the second publication shall not be less than seven ( 7 ) days from the date of the hearing. [Ord. 3821

PUBLIC UTILITY TRANSMISSION TOWER - structure utilized for the support of equipment utilized by entities defined as "public utilitiest8 under 5102 of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S.A. 5102. [Ord. 4111

REPORT - any letter, review, memorandum, compilation or similar writing made by any body, board, officer or consultant other than a solicitor to any other body, board, officer or consultant for the purpose of assisting the recipient of such report in the rendering of any decision or determination. All reports shall be deemed recommendatory and advisory only and shall not be binding upon the recipient, board, officer, body or agency, nor shall any appeal lie therefrom. Any report used, received or considered by the body, board, officer or agency rendering a determination or decision shall be made available for inspection to the applicant and all other parties to any proceeding upon request, and copies thereof shall be provided at cost of reproduction. [Ord. 3821

SCREEN - Vegetative material, fence, etc., of sufficient height and density to screen the view, from adjoining properties, of the structures and uses on the lot on which the screen is located.

SHOPPING CENTER - A group of stores, four (4) or more in number, planned and designed as an integrated unit with off-street parking provided on the property as an integral part of the unit. Shopping center shall also mean a single store or a group of stores less than four (4) in number where the total floor area of the store or stores exceeds forty thousand (40,000) square feet.

SIGN - Any structure, building, wall, or other outdoor surface, or any device or part thereof, which displays or includes any letter, word, model, banner, flag, pennant, insignia, device, or other representations used for announcement, direction, or advertisement. The word lIsign" includes the word "billboard" but does not include the flag, pennant or insignia of any nation, state, city or other political unit, nor public traffic or directional signs.

SIGN, ADVERTISING - A IIsignll which directs attention to a business, profession, or industry conducted on the premises or to products sold, manufactured or assembled upon the same premises upon which it is displayed.

SIGN, BUSINESS - A Ilsign" which directs attention to a business, profession or industry conducted on the premises or to products sold, manufactured or assembled upon the same premises upon which it is displayed. Signs offering premises for sale, rent or development, or advertising the services of professional or building trades during construction or alteration shall be deemed a "business sign."

SPECIAL EXCEPTION - a use permitted in a particular zoning district pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and Articles VI and IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. 5510601 et seq., 10901 et seq. [Ord. 3821

STORY - That portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above it or if there be no floor above it, then the space between any floor and the ceiling next above it. A basement, but not a cellar, shall be deemed to be a story. Each level of a

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split level building, excluding cellars, shall be considered a one-half (1/2) story.

STORY, HALF - Any space immediately below and wholly or partly within the roof framing with or without a finished floor, where the clear height of not more than seventy-five percent (75%) of such space has structural headroom of seven feet (7') and six inches (6") or more. Any space which has more than seventy-five percent (75%) of its area having such headroom shall be deemed to be a full story.

STREET - includes street , avenue, boulevard, road, highway, freeway, parkway, lane, alley, viaduct or any other ways used or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians whether public or private. [Ord. 3821

STREET LINE - The dividing line between a lot and the outside boundary of a street.

STRUCTURE - any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land. [Ord. 3821

SUBDIVISION - the division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two (2) or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development: Provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than ten (10) acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted. [Ord. 3821

SWIMMING POOL - A permanent or temporary building or structure erected above or below the ground surface for use of, or used by people for swimming purposes.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS - the science or technology of communications by electronic transmission of impulses as by telegraph, cable, telephone, radio, television, microwave, earth station broadcast/cable television communications and other similar technology not otherwise enumerated and as may evolve after enactment of this Part. [Ord. 4111

TOWN HOUSE - A building arranged, designed and intended for, and occupied exclusively by, one (1) family; said building consisting of not more than eight ( 8 ) attached dwelling units (including the end buildings); each dwelling unit separated by unpierced party wall and each dwelling unit having at least one (1) separate entrance from the outside.

USABLE OPEN SPACE - An unenclosed portion of the area of a lot which is not devoted to driveways, parking areas, accessory buildings, or principal structures, including common buildings such as shelters, pavillions, or recreational structures centrally located, accessible to occupants of the building or buildings.

USE - The specific purpose for which land, sign, structure, or building is designed, arranged intended or for which it may be occupied or maintained for any activity, occupation, business or operation which may be carried on. The term "permitted use" or its equivalent shall not be deemed to include any non-conforming use.

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VARIANCE - relief granted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter and Articles VI and IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S 510101 et seq. [Ord. 3821

WHIP ANTENNA - an antenna that is cylindrical in shape which can be directional or omnidirectional. Their size varies based upon the frequency and gain for which they are designed. [Ord. 4111

YARD, FRONT - An open space between an adjacent right-of-way and line drawn parallel thereto, at such distance therefrom as may be specified herein for any zoning district, and extending for the full width of the lot. (See sketch 2 in 5202 of Part 2)

YARD, REAR - An open space between the rear lot line and a line drawn parallel thereto at such distance therefrom as may be specified herein for any zoning district, and extending for the full width of the lot. (See sketch 2 in 5202 of Part 2)

YARD, SIDE - An open space between the side lot line and a line drawn parallel thereto at such distance therefrom as may be specified herein for any zoning district, and extending from the front yard to the rear yard. (See sketch 2 in 5202 of Part 2)

ZONING MAP - Borough of Laureldale Zoning Map. ZONING OFFICER - The agent or official, designated by Council of the

Borough of Laureldale to administer and enforce the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 2, 51; as amended by Ord. 336, 1/13/1986; Ord. 382, 9/14/1992; and by Ord. 411, 4/12/1999, 51) J

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6202. Sketches Accompanying Definitions.

1. Types of Dwellings.

Single-Family Detached (no party wall) (one family)

TveLamily detached (ao party wall) (cvo families)

Two-Family Semi-Detached (one party wall) (four families)

Single-Family Semi-Dctachrd (one par- wall) (NO famllies)

Single-Family Attached (CWO party walls) (three families)

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7 STREETCENTER LlNE- .

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2. Area and Bulk Regulation Terms -

STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY -. -

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FRONT YbRd 1

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*- B U I L P I N C SET8ACU LINE, FRONT YARO LINE ---

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5301. Classes of Districts. For t h e purpose of t h i s Chapter t h e Borough of Laure lda le i s hereby divided i n t o classes of d i s t r i c t s which s h a l l be designated as follows:

R- 1 R e s i d e n t i a l Dis t r ic t

R-2 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t

R-3 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t

C Commercial D i s t r i c t

I I n d u s t r i a l D i s t r i c t

FP Floodplain D i s t r i c t

RM Recrea t iona l and Municipal A c t i v i t y D i s t r i c t

(Ord. 266, 6 /9 /1975, P t . 3 , 5 1 as amended by Ord. 320, / /1983, 51)

5302. Zoning Map. The boundaries of d i s t r i c t s s h a l l be as shown on t he map a t t a c h e d t o and made a p a r t of t h i s Chapter s a i d map s h a l l be known as t h e "Zoning Map of t h e Borough of Laureldale". The Zoning Map and a l l n o t a t i o n s and r e f e r e n c e s implied thereby are hereby incorporated by r e f e r - ence i n t o t h i s Chapter. The o f f i c i a l map s h a l l be kep t a t t h e Borough H a l l . No changes s h a l l be made on t h e o f f i c i a l map except i n conformity w i t h procedures set f o r t h i n t h i s Chapter o r any S t a t e l a w . Where changes are made, they s h a l l be en te red promptly a f t e r t h e amendment h a s been approved by t h e Borough Council. (Ord. 266, 6 /9 /1975, P t . 3 , 52)

5303. Replacement of t h e Zoning Map. Council may adopt a new Zoning Map t o supersede a p r i o r map i f t h a t map becomes damaged, destroyed, l o s t , o r d i f f i c u l t t o i n t e r p r e t . The new Zoning Map s h a l l be i d e n t i f i e d as such by t h e s i g n a t u r e s of Borough Councilmen a t t e s t e d by t h e Borough Secretary. The d r a f t e r s of t h e new Zoning Map may c o r r e c t d r a f t i n g o r o t h e r e r r o r s o r omissions, b u t u n l e s s t h e p r i o r map has been l o s t o r t o t a l l y destroyed, i t s h a l l be preserved a long wi th a l l a v a i l a b l e records. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt . 3, 53)

5304. Dis t r i c t Boundaries. The boundaries between d i s t r i c t s are, un le s s otherwise i n d i c a t e d , e i t h e r t h e c e n t e r l i n e s of s t r e e t s , r a i l r o a d rights-of-way, Borough boundary l i n e s o r such l i n e s extended o r l ines p a r a l l e l or perpend icu la r t h e r e t o . Where f i g u r e s are shown on t h e Zoning Map between a s t r e e t and a d i s t r i c t boundary l i n e , they i n d i c a t e t h a t t h e d i s t r i c t boundary l i n e runs p a r a l l e l t o t h e s t r ee t l i n e a t a d i s t a n c e therefrom equ iva len t t o t h e number of f e e t so i nd ica t ed . (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 3 , 54)

5305. Boundary Tolerances. Where a d i s t r i c t boundary l i n e d iv ides a l o t h e l d i n a s i n g l e and s e p a r a t e ownership a t t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s Chapter, t h e use r e g u l a t i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o t h e less r e s t r i c t e d d i s t r i c t s h a l l extend n o t more than f i f t y f e e t (50') i n t o t h e more r e s t r i c t e d

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d i s t r i c t , provided t h a t t h e l o t has f ron tage on a s t r e e t i n t h e less r e s t r i c t e d d i s t r i c t . (Ord. 266 , 6 /9 /1975 , P t . 3 , 54)

1306. Boundary Disputes. I f u n c e r t a i n t y e x i s t s a s t o t h e t r u e l o c a t i o n of a d i s t r i c t boundary l i n e i n a p a r t i c u l a r i n s t a n c e , t h e Zoning O f f i c e r s h a l l r eques t t h e Zoning Hearing Board t o render i t s de termina t ion the re to . (Ord. 266, 6 /9 /1975, P t . 3 , 16)

1307. T e r r i t o r y Added t o R-1 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t . (This Sect ion i s reserved t o accommodate f u t u r e ordinances.)

1308.

1 . Beginning a t a po in t on the Southeas t co rne r of t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n of E l i zabe th Avenue and Raymond S t r e e t , East t o t h e Southwest co rne r of t h e i n t e r s e c t i o n of E l i zabe th Avenue and E a r l S t r e e t , South t o t he Northwest Corner of Earl S t r e e t and Myrt le S t r e e t , West t o t h e Northeast corner of Myrtle S t r e e t and Raymond S t r e e t , North t o the Southwest corner of El iza- b e t h Avenue and Raymond S t r e e t , t h e p l ace of beginning.

(Ord. 308, 5 /11 /1981 , 51)

T e r r i t o r y Added t o R-2 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t .

1309. T e r r i t o r y Added t o R-3 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t . (This Sec t ion i s r e se rved t o accommodate f u t u r e ord inance . )

1310. T e r r i t o r y Added t o C Commercial D i s t r i c t . (This Sec t ion i s reserved t o accommodate f u t u r e ordinances.)

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I 5311. T e r r i t o r y Added t o I I n d u s t r i a l D i s t r i c t . (This Sec t ion is

reserved t o accommodate f u t u r e ordinances.)

1312. T e r r i t o r y Added to FP Flood P l a i n D i s t r i c t . (This Sec t ion i s reserved t o accommodate f u t u r e ord inances . )

5313. T e r r i t o r y Added t o RM Recrea t ion and Municipal A c t i v i t y D i s t r i c t . The Laure lda le Borough Community Park. (Ord. 320, / / 1983 , 12 )

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J401. R-1 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t s .

1. S p e c i f i c I n t e n t . I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e o b j e c t i v e s l i s t e d i n 1105 of t h i s Chapter, i t i s the purpose of t h i s d i s t r i c t t o ma in ta in e x i s t i n g r e s i d e n t i a l areas and t o a l low f o r t h e i r n a t u r a l expansion. Non- r e s i d e n t i a l u ses s h a l l be g e n e r a l l y excluded.

2 . Use Regulations.

A. Uses by Right. Any R-1 d i s t r i c t l a n d , b u i l d i n g s o r premises s h a l l be used by r i g h t , s u b j e c t t o t h e supplementary r e g u l a t i o n s as se t f o r t h i n Part 9 of t h i s Chapter f o r only one (1) o r more of t h e following:

(1) S ing le family detached dwelling.

( 2 ) Municipal u ses , t o i n c l u d e p u b l i c r e c r e a t i o n .

( 3 ) Accessory uses , i nc lud ing p r i v a t e garages, swimming pools and p r i v a t e greenhouses.

B. Uses by S p e c i a l Exception. The fol lowing s h a l l be permit ted as a s p e c i a l except ion when au tho r i zed by t h e Zoning Hearing Board and s u b j e c t t o t h e supplementary r e g u l a t i o n s as se t f o r t h i n P a r t 9 of t h i s Chapter.

(1) Church, o r o t h e r p l a c e of worship.

(2) School, operated by a p u b l i c s choo l d i s t r i c t .

. (3) Cemetery.

( 4 ) Home occupations.

(5) P r o f e s s i o n a l o f f i c e , w i t h t h e p r i n c i p a l of t h e o f f i c e

(6) R e s i d e n t i a l conversions.

as a fu l l - t ime r e s i d e n t of t h e dwelling.

C. Area and Bulk Regulations. The fol lowing r e g u l a t i o n s s h a l l be observed f o r each family:

Maximum Regulat ions

Building h e i g h t 33 f e e t

Lot coverage 40 percent

Minimum Regulat ions

Building se tback l i n e 30 f e e t

Lot s i z e 5,000 square f e e t

Lot width a t s t reet l i n e 40 f e e t

Open a r e a

Rear yard

S ide yard

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T o t a l 20 f e e t

One s i d e 8 f e e t

3 . C l a s s i f i c a t i o n of Future Annexed T e r r i t o r y . Any annexed t e r r i t o r y t o t h e Borough of Laure lda le s h a l l be deemed i n t h e R-1 Single-Family Residence Dis t r ic t u n t i l o therwise c l a s s i f i e d by Borough Council a c t i n g on i ts own i n i t i a t i v e o r upon recommendation of t h e Planning Committee.

(Ord. 266, 6/19/1975, P t . 4 , 51; as amended by Ord. 336, 1/13/1986)

5402. R-2 R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t s .

1. S p e c i f i c I n t e n t . I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e g o a l s l i s t e d i n 5105 i t is t h e purpose of t h i s d i s t r i c t t o main ta in e x i s t i n g r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a s and t o a l low t h e i r u l t i m a t e completion. A v a r i e t y of housing types are pe rmi t t ed .

2. Use Regulations.

A . Uses by Right. In any R-2 d i s t r i c t , l a n d , b u i l d i n g s o r premises s h a l l be used by r i g h t , s u b j e c t t o t h e supplementary regula- t i o n s s e t f o r t h i n P a r t 9, of t h i s Chapter, f o r only one (1) o r more of t h e following:

(1) Single-family detached dwell ing.

(2) Single-family semi-detached dwell ing.

(3) Two-family detached dwelling.

(4) Accessory u s e s , i n c l u d i n g swimming p o o l s and p r i v a t e i greenhouses b u t s u b j e c t t o the supplementary r e g u l a t i o n s se t f o r t h i n P a r t 8 of t h i s Chapter.

B. U s e s by S p e c i a l Exception. Tine fol lowing uses s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed as a s p e c i a l except ion when au tho r i zed by t h e Zoning Hearing Board and s u b j e c t t o t h e supplementary r e g u l a t i o n s set f o r t h i n P a r t 9 of t h i s Chapter.

(1) Church, o r o t h e r p l a c e of worship.

(2) School, operated by a p u b l i c s c h o o l d i s t r i c t .

(3) Day-care c e n t e r s , k i n d e r g a r t e n s , pre-schools, and

(a) A t l eas t one hundred (100) square f e e t o r enclosed outdoor p l ay space p e r c h i l d s h a l l be provided.

(4) Nursing home, r e s t home f o r t h e aged, s u b j e c t t o the

( a ) A minimum l o t area of six thousand f i v e hundred (6500) square f e e t and a minimum l o t width of one hundred (100) f e e t .

( 5 ) S o c i a l c l u b , f r a t e r n a l , union o r c i v i c a s s o c i a t i o n .

(6) P r i v a t e swimming c l u b , p u b l i c swimming pool.

(7 ) Home occupations.

(8) Mul t ip l e p r o f e s s i o n a l o f f i c e s .

similar p r i v a t e schoo l s t o t h e fol lowing s p e c i a l requirements:

fo l lowing s p e c i a l requirements:

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(10) Townhouses, s u b j e c t t o t h e fol lowing s p e c i a l r equ i r e -

( a ) The t o t a l number of dwell ing u n i t s p e r u n i t s h a l l n o t exceed e i g h t (8).

(b) The f l o o r area p e r dwell ing u n i t s h a l l n o t be less than seven hundred f i f t y (750) square f e e t .

( c ) The developer should v a r y a r c h i t e c t u r a l treatments among dwell ing u n i t s .

(d) The h o r i z o n t a l d i s t a n c e between groups of townhouses s h a l l be no t c l o s e r than s i x t y (60) f e e t f o r f r o n t and r e a r w a l l s f ac ing f r o n t o r rear w a l l s , t h i r t y (30) f e e t f o r s i d e w a l l s f ac ing s i d e w a l l s , and f o r t y - f i v e (45) f e e t f o r s i d e w a l l s f a c i n g f r o n t o r r e a r walls.

C . Area and Bulk Regulations. The following r e g u l a t i o n s s h a l l

ments.

b e observed f o r each s e p a r a t e family:

Maximum Regulat ions

Building h e i g h t 35 f e e t


Minimum Regulations

Building se tback l i n e ' 3 0 f e e t

Lot s i z e p e r family 4,000 square fee t

Townhouse only 1,800 square f e e t

Lot width . 30 f e e t

Townhouse only 18 f e e t

Open area 50 percent

Rear yard 25 f e e t

Side yard

T o t a l 15 f e e t

One s i d e 5 f e e t

Does no t apply t o t h e i n t e r i o r u n i t i n a row o r townhouse dwelling o r t h e a t t a c h e d s i d e of a s i n g l e family semi-detached dwel- l i n g .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 4 , 92)

1403. R-3 R e s i d e n t i a l District.

1. S p e c i f i c I n t e n t . I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e goa l s l i s t e d i n t h e s ta tement of community goa l s t h e purpose of t h i s d i s t r i c t is t o maintain areas f o r t h e u s e multi-f amily r e s i d e n t i a l development.

2. Use Regulations.

A. Uses by Right. Any R-3 d i s t r i c t land, b u i l d i n g s or premises s h a l l be used by r i g h t , s u b j e c t t o t h e supplemental r e g u l a t i o n s s e t

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f o r t h i n P a r t 9 of t h i s Chapter, for only one (1) or more of t h e following:

(1) S ing le family a t t ached dwel l ings .

(2) Two family a t t ached dwell ings.

(3) Accessory uses inc lud ing swimming pools and p r i v a t e greenhouses, s u b j e c t t o supplementary r e g u l a t i o n s , P a r t 8.

B. Uses by Spec ia l Exception. The fo l lowing uses s h a l l be permi t ted as a s p e c i a l except ion when au tho r i zed by t h e Zoning Hearing Board and s u b j e c t t o t h e supplementary r e g u l a t i o n s a s s e t f o r t h i n Part 9 of t h i s Chapter.

(1) Home occupations.


(3) Garden apartments, s u b j e c t t o t h e fol lowing s p e c i a l

( a ) The t o t a l number of dwell ing u n i t s per a c r e s h a l l n o t exceed twelve (12). ,

(b) The f l o o r a r e a pe r dwell ing u n i t s h a l l no t be l e s s than seventy-f ive (750) square f e e t .

( c ) The developer s h a l l vary a r c h i t e c t u r a l t reatment among dwell ing u n i t s .

(d) Garden apartment b u i l d i n g s s h a l l be cons t ruc t ed wi th a two-hour f i r e w a l l every one hundred f i f t y (150) f e e t o r fou r (4) dwell ing u n i t s , whichever i s more r e s t r i c t i v e .

C. --- Area and Bulk Regulations. The fo l lowing r e g u l a t i o n s s h a l l

requirements :

be observed f o r each family:

Maximum Regulat ions S ingle Two

Building he igh t ( f e e t )

Lot coverage (pe rcen t )

Bui lding se tback l i n e

Lot s i z e (sq. f t )

Lot width ( f e e t )

Open a r e a (percent )

Rear yard ( f e e t )

( f e e t )

Family Family Attached Attached

30 30

50 45


20 20

3,500 6,000

35 60

35 40

30 20

Garden ADar tment s

30

35

50

36,000

400

50

50

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Minimum Regula t ions

S i n g l e Two Family Family Garden Attached Attached Apartment s

Side yard (when e x i s t s ) 15 20 i f 2 s i d e ya rds t o t a l ( f e e t )

One s i d e ( f e e t ) 5 8

i f one s ide yard 10 1 2 ( f e e t )

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 4 , 13)

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100

100

50

Part 5

Commercial Districts

5501. Commercial Districts.

1. SDecific Intent. In addition to the objectives listed in 5501, it is the purpose of this district to' provide for commercial development commonly associated with the central business districts of small communities.

2. Use Resulations.

A. Uses by Risht. In any commercial district, land, building or premises shall be used by right, subject to the supplementary regulations in Part 9 of this Chapter, for only one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Retail sales of goods, prepared foods and/or services.

( 2 ) Professional offices.

( 3 ) Finance Institutions including bank and insurance

( 4 ) Governmental offices.

(5 1 Mortuary.

(6) Community service facilities including libraries, auditorium, community recreation centers, utility offices, state store, post office, etc.

companies

(7) Hotels, motels and other public accommodations.

( 8 )

(9)

Any use of the same general character as above set forth.

Customary accessory uses associated with commercial activities.

B. Uses bv SDecial EXCeRtiOn. The following uses shall be permitted as a special exception where authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board and subject to the supplementary regulations as set forth in Part 9 of this Chapter.

0 (1) Clubs and/or lodges.

( 2 ) Parking lot or public garage.

( 3 ) Gasoline service station.

( 4 ) Printing shop.

(5) Commercial recreation.

(6) Vehicle sales and service.

(7) Wholesale, storage and/or distribution activities.

( 8 ) Church.

( 9 ) Residence as an accessory use.

(10) Communication towers, communications antennas mounted on an existing public utility transmission tower, buildings or other structures or existing communication towers and communica-

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tions equipment buildings; provided, as a condition of the grant of such special exception, that all supplementary regulations, as

C. Area and Bulk Resulations. The following regulations shall be

set forth in §901(17), herein, are fully complied with. [Ord. 4111 ...I

observed :

Maximum Resulations

Building height 35 feet


Parking perimeter radius 70 feet

Minimum Resulations

Lot size

per construction site 9,000 sq. ft

per unit of use 1,800 sq. ft

Yard requi,rements

front 15 feet

side 10 feet (applies only if side yards are provided)

rear 25 feet

D. Performance Standards. The following regulations shall be observed :

(1) No use shall be conducted in an open area.

(2) No more than five percent (5%) of goods shall be displayed in open areas provided goods are not displayed beyond the lot line.

( 3 ) No waste materials shall be stored in open areas.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 5, 81; as amended by Ord. 411, 4/12/1999, $2)

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Part 6

Industrial District

5601. 11111 Industrial District.

1. SDecific Intent. In addition to the objectives listed in 5105 of this Chapter it is the purpose of this district to provide suitable regulations for large free standing industrial uses. Because of the proximity of such uses to residential and commercial uses, restrictions are imposed to insure both attractive and useful surroundings.

2 . Use Requlations.

A. Uses by Riqht. Any I I I 1 I district land, building or premises shall be used by right for only one (1) or more of the following:

(1) Administrative activities.

(2) Any activity involving a cleaning, distribution, process- ing, production, repair, storage or testing of materials, goods and/or products.

B. Uses by Special Exception. The following uses shall be permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board.

(1) Retail sales of services.

(2) Retail repair of goods.

(3) Communications antennas mounted on an existing public utility transmission tower, buildings or other structures or existing communications towers, and communications equipment buildings and communication towers. [Ord. 4111

C. Area and Bulk Regulations. The following regulations shall be observed :

Maximum Requlations

Building height 50 feet


Minimum Resulations

Distance between buildings

Distance between highway access points

Highway frontage

Lot size Per construction site

Per unit of use

Setbacks Improvements setback 1 ine

Building setback line

50 feet

300 feet

500 feet

2 acres

8,000 sq. ft.

10 feet ,

25 feet

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Minimum Requlations

Yard requirements Side yard per side 20 feet

Rear yard 25 feet

D. Performance Standards.

(1) All uses permitted in the industrial district must comply with existing applicable State and Federal laws, rules and regulations dealing with environmental health and pollution standards including, but not limited to air, water pollution, solid waste disposal, noise and vibration problems, and other such factors affecting man or his environment.

(2) The following minimum standards shall be met:

(a) Glare and Heat. No visible or objectionable glare and/or heat from any process shall be evident from any point along the property line.

(b) Liquid Wastes or Sewage. No discharge is permitted into reservoir, sewage or storm disposal system, stream, open body of water, or into the ground, or any materials in such a way of nature or temperature as could contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous objectionable elements unless treated so that the insoluble substances - oils, grease, acids, alkalines and other chemicals - are in accordance with State standards as approved by the Water Pollution Control Board, appropriate agencies of the Depart- ment of Environmental Resources, and local regulations.

(e) Noise. No noise shall be audible beyond the property line exceeding the average intensity of street traffic at the front line. Objectionable noises due to intermittence, beat frequency or shrillness shall be muffled.

(d) Smoke, Soot, or Dust. The emission of gray smoke at a density greater than No. 1 on the Ringlernann Chart, published by the U.S. Bureau of Mines, shall not be permitted.

(e) Electric or Electronic Interference. Electric or electronic devices shall be shielded in such a manner to meet Federal Communication Commission regulations.

(f) All raw materials, fuel, machinery, and equipment used in the operation shall be enclosed within a structure or screened by a substantially solid wall or fence of such design and height to conceal all operations and materials from view of an observer standing at grade level of an existing residential district line or public street.

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(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 6, 81; as amended by Ord. 411, 4/12/1999, 53)

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Floodplain D i s t r i c t

(27, 5701)

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5701. Purpose. The purpose of t h e Floodplain D i s t r i c t i s t o prevent development i n areas u n f i t t h e r e f o r by reason of flooding: t o minimize danger t o pub l i c h e a l t h by p r o t e c t i n g water supply and n a t u r a l drainage, t o promote t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y , and welfare of r e s i d e n t s and proper ty owners i n o r near streams and areas s u b j e c t t o f looding and t o provide f o r t h e preserva t ion of n a t u r a l drainageways while providing f o r such uses and development as a r e compatible wi th these ob jec t ives . (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 7 , 5 1 )

5702. Def in i t ion of D i s t r i c t . The Floodplain D i s t r i c t i s def ined and e s t ab l i shed t o be low area ad jo in ing and including any water o r drainage course o r body of water s u b j e c t t o pe r iod ic f looding o r overflow and de l inea ted as Andover, Edgemont, and Melvin s o i l s by t h e S o i l Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agricul ture . (Ore. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 7 , 52)

5 703. U s e Regulations.

1. Uses by Right. A l o t o r p a r c e l may be used by r i g h t f o r any of t h e following purposes:

A. H o r t i c u l t u r a l u s e s r e l a t e d t o t h e r a i s i n g and propagating of

B. Act ivi t ies r e l a t e d t o t h e preserva t ion of n a t u r a l amenit ies .

C. Publ ic and p r i v a t e parks and r e c r e a t i o n areas, including day camps, p i c n i c groves, go l f courses, hunting, f i s h i n g , and boat ing c lubs , excluding a l l s t r u c t u r e s except swimming pools , p i c n i c pavi1.- .

ions , and similar bui ldings.

D. A g r i c u l t u r a l uses r e l a t e d t o the t i l l i n g of t h e land, t h e r a i s i n g of farm products , t he r a i s i n g and keeping of ho r ses , c a t t l e , and o t h e r l i v e s t o c k , and t h e r a i s i n g of pou l t ry and p o u l t r y products, excluding s t r u c t u r e s .

trees, shrubs, f lowers and o t h e r v e g e t a t i v e materials.

E. W i l d l i f e sanctuary, woodland preserves , arboretum.

F. Game, farm, f i s h hatchery, hunting and f i s h i n g r e se rves

G. Pas tu re s and grazing land.

excluding s t r u c t u r e s .

H. San i t a ry sewage pumping s t a t i o n .

2. Uses by S p e c i a l Exception.

A. Sewage treatment p l a n t s .

B. D a m s , c u l v e r t s , and br idges i f approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportat ion and by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources i f i t has j u r i s d i c t i o n over t h e watershed i n quest ion.

C. Paved roads and driveways.

D. Impounding b a s i n s and storm sewers.

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E. Other uses s i m i l a r t o subsec t ions (1) through (4) o f t h i s Sec t ion , provided t h e use w i l l no t s u b s t a n t i a l l y a l t e r t h e cross i

s e c t i o n a l p r o f i l e of t h e stream b a s i n a t t h e poin t of t h i s proposed -- ~

cons t ruc t ion o r use.

3. Prohib i ted Uses. The fol lowing uses a t e p roh ib i t ed i n the

A. A l l s t r u c t u r e s and bu i ld ings wi th the exception of those s p e c i f i c a l l y allowed i n 5703(1) and 5703(2).

B. The f i l l i n g of marshlands, removal of t o p s o i l o r damming o r r e l o c a t i o n of any watercourses except w i t h t h e approval of t he Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

C. San i t a ry l a n d f i l l , dump, junk yard, outdoor s to rage of v e h i c l e s and/or ma te r i a l s .

D. On-site sewage d i sposa l systems.

Floodplain D i s t r i c t .

4. Area, Density, and Lot Width Regulations.

A. L o t Area. No minimum l o t s i z e s h a l l be required f o r t he permit ted and s p e c i a l exception uses except a s otherwise provided he re in .

(Ord. 266, 6 /9 /1975, P t . 7 , 03)

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Recreat ional and Municipal A c t i v i t y Districts

5801. "RM" Recreat ional and Municipal A c t i v i t y Distr ic ts .

1. S p e c i f i c I n t e n t . In a d d i t i o n t o t h e goals l i s t e d i n the statement of community goa l s , t h e purpose of t h i s D i s t r i c t i s t o achieve t h e following:

A . Provide space f o r municipal b u i l d i n g s of any kind.

B. Provide space f o r r e c r e a t i o n a l a c t i v i t y under Borough j u r i s -

C. Provide space f o r playgrounds.

D. Provide space f o r any municipal a u t h o r i t y s t r u c t u r e s , u t i l i t y and use.

2. Use Regulations. Any RM land may have a bui ld ing e r e c t e d , a l t e r e d o r used s o long as t h e u s e is r e s t r i c t e d t o municipal purposes. For t h e purpose of t h i s §801 municipal purposes s h a l l include any use of appointed boards which has been authorized by t h e Borough Council of t h e Borough of Laureldale. In add i t ion , t h e Borough Council of t h e Borough of Laureldale s h a l l have t h e a u t h o r i t y by r e s o l u t i o n t o set f o r t h what r e c r e a t i o n a l a c t i v i t i e s and uses s h a l l be appl ied t o the land and/or bu i ld ings contained thereon as long s a i d uses are cons i s t en t wi th t h i s 5801.

(Ord. 320, / /1983, §3)

d i c t i o n and con t ro l .

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P a r t 9 Supplementary Regulations

(27, §901)

§901. Common Regulations. For t h e purpose of t h i s Chapter, t he following regula t ions s h a l l apply t o a l l d i s t r i c t s .

1. V i s i b i l i t y a t I n t e r s e c t i o n s . On a corner l o t nothing s h a l l be e rec ted , except s t r e e t s igns , u t i l i t y poles , o r t r a f f i c s igns, placed, planted, o r allowed t o grow in such manner as t o impede v i s i o n between a height of two and one-half f e e t ( 2 1 /2 ' ) and ten f e e t (10') above the c e n t e r l i n e grades of the i n t e r s e c t i n g streets i n the a rea bound by the s t r e e t cen ter l i n e s of such i n t e r s e c t i n g s t r e e t s and a l i n e j o i n i n g the s t r e e t cen ter l i n e s a t a d is tance of seventy-five f e e t (75 ' ) from t h e poin t of i n t e r sec t ion .

2. Str ipping of Topsoil, Excavating of Clay, Sand, Gravel o r Rock. The s t r i p p i n g of t opso i l , excavation of c lay , sand, grave l o r rock s h a l l be permitted only under the following condi t ions:

A. As par t of the cons t ruc t ion or a l t e r a t i o n of a bui ld ing or

B.

C. I n connection with the cons t ruc t ion o r a l t e r a t i o n of a

D. Earth moving a c t i v i t i e s w i th in the j u r i s d i c t i o n of t h e Berks County S o i l Conservation D i s t r i c t s h a l l be r e f e r r e d t o t h e s a i d D i s t r i c t f o r i t s review and approval.

3 . Erect ion of More Than One P r i n c i p a l S t ruc ture o r Building On a - Lot. More than one (1) s t r u c t u r e o r bu i ld ing housing a permitted p r i n c i p a l use may be e rec ted on a s i n g l e l o t , provided t h a t a r ea , yard and o ther requirements of t h i s Chapter s h a l l be m e t f o r each s t r u c t u r e o r bu i ld ing as though i t were on an ind iv idua l l o t .

4 . Exception t o Height Regulations. The height l i m i t a t i o n s contained h e r e i n do n o t apply t o s p i r e s , micro-wave, t e l e v i s i o n o r rad io towers, cupolas, s i l o s , antennas, water tanks, v e n t i l a t o r s , chimneys, o r o ther similar appurtenances, usua l ly required t o be placed above the roof l e v e l and not intended f o r human occupancy. However, these s h a l l be l i m i t e d i n he ight t o the sho r t e s t d i s tance from the base t o any property l i n e .

5 . Access t o Buildings. Every bui ld ing h e r e a f t e r e rec ted o r moved shall be on a l o t adjacent t o a publ ic s t r e e t o r with access t o a p r i v a t e s t r e e t approved by the Governing Body and a l l bu i ld ings s h a l l be s o located on l o t s as t o provide s a f e and convenient access f o r se rv ic ing , f i r e p r o t e c t i o n , and required o f f - s t r e e t parking.

6. Front Yard and Height Variations. Variat ions to f r o n t yard bui ld ing setback and height requirements may be granted to encourage more imaginative s i t e design and v a r i a t i o n s i n bui lding setbacks t o t h e fo l - lowing requirements.

A. In any land development o r subdivis ion recorded a f t e r the e f f e c t i v e da te of t h i s Chapter, t he f r o n t yard minimum required by the

the grading i n c i d e n t a l t o such bui lding.

I n connection with normal lawn preparat ion and maintenance.

s t r e e t .

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a r e a and bulk r egu la t ions may be reduced, bu t no t more than t e n percent (10%).

B. The f r o n t yard of any abu t t ing l o t , o r of an immediately adjacent p r i n c i p a l bu i ld ing on t h e same l o t , s h a l l be increased s o t h a t the av'erage f r o n t yard depth i s not l e s s than t h e requi red minimum.

7 . Driveways and Parking Areas.

A. The grade of a parking a rea s h a l l not exceed t en percent (10%) and s h a l l not be less than one percent ( lZ ) .

B. P r i v a t e driveways on corner l o t s s h a l l be loca t ed not less than f o r t y f e e t ( 4 0 ' ) from the poin t of i n t e r s e c t i o n of t h e nea res t s t r e e t right-of-way l i n e s .

C. I n o rde r t o provide a s a f e and convenient means of access , grades on p r i v a t e driveways should not exceed fou r t een percent (14%) and s h a l l be paved.

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8. P ro jec t ions i n t o Required Yards. No s t r u c t u r e o r p a r t of a s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be e rec t ed wi th in o r s h a l l p r o j e c t i n t o any requi red yard except :

A. Unenclosed p a t i o s , c a r p o r t s , a rbors , t r e l l i s e s and garden sheds. Uncovered porches s h a l l be permit ted, provided t h a t they a r e no t more than twelve f e e t ( 1 2 ' ) i n he ight , and a t l e a s t f i v e f e e t (5') from a l l l o t l i n e s and t e n f e e t (10') from any s t r e e t l i n e .

B. Open f i r e escapes and s t e p s , bay windows, and open ba lconies s h a l l be permi t ted provided t h a t they do no t p r o j e c t more than six f e e t ( 6 ' ) .

C. Chimneys, p i e r s , p i l a s t e r s , b u t t r e s s e s s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed provided t h a t they do not p ro jec t more than t h r e e f e e t ( 3 ' ) .

D. An unenclosed p ro jec t ion from a bu i ld ing , u t i l i z i n g such a bu i ld ing f o r suppor t , may p ro jec t f i f t e e n f e e t (15') bu t not more than f o r t y percent (40%) of the requi red yard depth , i f they a r e not otherwise express ly regula ted .

The requirements for open a reas and yards and r e s t r i c t i o n s on p ro jec t ions s h a l l no t apply t o overhanging eaves, g u t t e r s o r corn ices .

E.

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9. Lot Coverage Limi ta t ions . Lot coverage l i m i t a t i o n s of t h i s Chapter s h a l l not apply t o s t ruc tures used for t h e s to rage of animals, open porches, p a t i o s , garages and ca rpor t s which a r e accessory to r e s i d e n t i a l use.

10. Front Yard Exceptions. When an unimproved l o t i s s i t u a t e d between two (2) improved l o t s with f r o n t yard dimensions l e s s than those requi red f o r t h e d i s t r i c t , t h e f ron t yard requi red may be reduced t o a depth equal t o t h e average of t he two (2) ad jo in ing l o t s ; provided, however, t h a t i n no case s h a l l the f r o n t yard be reduced by more than f i f t y percent (50%) of t h e requi red f r o n t yard f o r t h a t d i s t r i c t .

11. Corner Lot Res t r i c t ion . On every corner l o t there s h a l l be provided on each s i d e thereof adjacent t o a s t r e e t a yard equal i n depth t o

corner l o t i s loca ted . the requi red f r o n t yard of t he preva i l ing zoning d i s t r i c t i n which the )

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12. Landscapins and Screeninq.

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A. Where district regulations require buffer yards, screening, planting strips and the like, these shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Officer and Municipal Shade Tree Commission prior to planting or construction. The type and density of planting shall adequately provide the screening effect required.

Plant materials used in screen planting shall be at least four feet ( 4 , ) in height when planted and shall be of such species as will provide, within three (3) years, a complete year round visual screen at least six feet (6') in height. The screen planting shall be maintained permanently and plant material which, does not live shall be replaced within one (1) year after it dies.

more than seven feet (7') in height.

non-residential district where it borders a residential district.

B.

C. No screen shall be less than four feet ( 4 ' ) in height and not

D. Screens shall be provided by any non-industrial user in a

E. All storage shall be completely screened from view of any public

F. All organic rubbish or storage shall be stored or contained in

G. Any portion of a site which is not used for buildings, other structures, loading or parking spaces, aisles, sidewalks and designated storage areas shall be planted with an all season ground cover and shall be landscaped according to an overall plan.

13. Swimmins Pools. All in ground and above ground pools:

right-of-way and abutting residential property.

air-tight vermin-proof containers.

A. No structure shall be permitted without a filtering system

B. No structure shall be permitted unless a permanent continuous four ( 4 ) feet high screen surrounds the facility. The fence or protec- tive enclosure may include one (1) or more gates or doors provided all such gates or doors are capable of being closed and locked. If the gates or doors are equipped with self-closing, self-latching devices, the latch release activator must be located on the inside of said gates and doors. All gates and doors must be closed and locked when the swimming pool is not in use.

line.

utilizing chlorinated water or other chemicals.

C. No structure shall be within ten (10) feet of any property

No structure shall be constructed between the building setback

E. Discharge shall be into storm sewers or to a stream if

D. line and the street line.

permitted by law.

ing lots.

permitted to use the facility.

F. No lighting, if provided, shall create a glare on any surround-

G. No persons other.than residents and their guests shall be

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H. Pools with built in deck and two (2) foot screen above the deck are permissible provided stairs to deck can be isolated from the pool when not in use.

All present pools without fencing shall be required to comply I. with this Part.

[Ord. 3631

14. Tennis Courts.

A. No facility shall be permitted unless it is protected by a permanent fence ten feet (10') in height behind each baseline extending ten feet (10,) beyond the playing area in each direction.

B. No facility shall be permitted within ten feet (10,) of any property line.

C. No facility shall be located in between the building setback line and the street line.

15. Greenhouse.

A. No structure shall be within ten feet (10,) of any property

B. No structure shall be permitted between the building setback

line.

line and the street line.

16. Patios, Paved Terrace, Open Porch.

'/J A . No structure shall have a width which exceeds one-half (1/2)

B. No structure extending two feet (2') above the ground level

C. No impermeable surface shall be constructed within the building

D. No impermeable surface shall be constructed within ten feet

of the lot width measured at the building setback line. ._

shall be constructed in any required yard.

setback line and the street line.

(10,) of any property line.

17. Communications Antennas.

A. Building mounted communications antennas shall not be located on any single family detached or building accessory thereto.

B. Building mounted communications antennas shall be permitted to exceed the height limitations of the applicable zoning district by no more than twenty ( 2 0 ) feet.

C. Omnidirectional or whip communications antennas shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height and seven (7) inches in diameter.

D. Directional or panel communications antennas shall not exceed five (5) feet in height and three (3) feet in width.

E. Any applicant proposing such communications antennas to be mounted on a building or other structure or existing tower shall submit evidence from a Pennsylvania registered professional engineer certifying that the proposed installation will not exceed the structural capacity of the building or other structure or tower, considering wind and other loads associated with the antenna location.

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(27, §901(17) (F)

F. Any applicant proposing such communications antennas to be mounted on a building or other structure or existing tower shall submit detailed instruction and elevation drawings indicating how the antennae will be mounted on the structure for review by the Borough for compliance with the Borough's Building Code [Chapter 5, Part 13 , applicable airport zoning regulations and other applicable laws.

G. Any applicant proposing such communications antennas to be mounted on a building or structure or existing tower shall submit evidence of agreements and/or easements necessary to provide access to the building or structure or existing tower on which the antennas are to be mounted so that installation and maintenance of the antennas and communications equipment buildings can be accomplished.

H. Communications antennas shall comply with all applicable standards established by the Federal Communications Commission governing human exposure to electromagnetic radiation, and the applicant shall demonstrate such compliance.

I. Such communications antennas shall not cause radio frequency interference with other communications facilities and radio dependent devices located in the Borough.

J. Communications equipment buildings shall be subject to the height and setback requirements of the applicable zoning district for a principal structure and shall be screened from abutting properties.

K. The owner or operator of communications antennas shall be licensed by the Federal Communications Commissions to operate such antennas.

L. The Borough of Laureldale is entitled to any fees, such as but not limited to, host fees allowed under any applicable law. Such fees shall be set forth by resolution from time to time.

18. Communications Towers and Communications Equipment Buildinus.

A. The distance from the base of the pGoposed tower to the nearest point on any lot line, lease line and license line shall not be less than the full height of the tower.

B. No more than one (1) tower shall be placed on any one (1) lot.

C. No tower shall be placed closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to another tower or be placed closer than one hundred (100) feet to a residential dwelling unit.

D. Accessory facilities are permitted on the same lot as a tower,

(1) A single accessory facility containing equipment and control devices for the continuing operation of the tower may be located on the lot.

(2) No building or facility may be used as an office or as No building or facility may be used for long-

( 3 ) No on-site employee shall be permitted to utilize any Employees are permitted to visit

subject to the following conditions:

a broadcast studio. term vehicle storage or for other outdoor storage.

accessory facility as an office. the site as often as necessary for maintenance and inspection of

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the tower and its accessory uses.

( 4 ) Accessory facilities may be lighted for security or for maintenance purposes. Any such lighting shall be shielded and no lights shall be emitted upward or spill over into adjacent properties. Upward lighting will be permitted only on a temporary basis as may be required for emergency tower maintenance or repair.

E. The applicant shall demonstrate that it is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to operate a communications tower, if applicable, and communication antennas. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed communications tower and communications antennas proposed to be mounted thereon comply with all applicable standards established by the Federal Communications Commission governing human exposure to electromagnetic radiation.

F. Communications towers shall comply with all applicable Federal aviation, Commonwealth Bureau of Aviation and applicable airport zoning regulations.

G. Access shall be provided to the communications tower and communications equipment building by means of a public street or easement to a public street. The easement shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width and shall be improved to a width of at least ten (10) 'feet with a dust-free all weather surface for its entire length. A paved surface shall be provided where the grade exceeds eight ( 8 ) percent.

H. A communications tower may be located on a lot occupied by other principal structures and may occupy a leased or licensed parcel within a lot meeting the minimum lot size requirements for the zoning district.

The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed height of the communications tower is the minimum height necessary to perform its function, provided that the maximum height of any communications tower housing the equipment of one provider shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet, and the maximum height of any communications tower housing the equipment of two providers shall be one hundred seventy-five (175) feet and the maximum height of any communications tower.housing the equipment of three or more providers shall be two hundred (200) feet.

J. The base of a communications tower shall be landscaped so as to screen the foundation and base and communications equipment building from abutting properties unless such screening is accomplished by existing vegetation which will remain.

The communications equipment building shall c'omply with the required yards and height requirements of the applicable zoning district for a principal structure.

The site of a communications tower shall be secured by a fence with a minimum height of eight (8) feet to limit accessibility by the general public.

NO signs or lights shall be mounted on a communications tower, except as may be required by the Federal Communications Commission, Federal Aviation Administration or other governmental agency, which has jurisdiction. Only the minimum lighting necessary to meet governmental

I.

K.

L.

M.

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requirements shall be permitted. N. The applicant shall submit certification from a Pennsylvania

registered professional engineer that a proposed communications tower will be designed and constructed in accordance with the current structural standards for steel antenna towers and antenna supporting structures, published by the Electrical Industrial Associa- tion/Telecommunications Industry Association and applicable requirements of the Borough's Building Code [Chapter 5, Part 11 . Towers shall be engineered to accommodate additional new users. The capacity of the tower will be indicated.

0. The applicant shall submit a copy of its current Federal Communications Commission license; the name, address and emergency phone number for the operator of the communications tower; and a certificate of insurance evidencing general liability coverage in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence and property damage coverage in the minimum amount of one million dollars ( $ ~ , O O O , O O O . O O ) per occurrence covering the communications tower and communications antennas.

P. Communications towers shall be protected and maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Borough's Building Code [Chapter 5, Part 11.

Q. If a communications tower remains unused for a period of twelve (12) consecutive months, the owner or operator shall dismantle and remove the communications tower within six (6) months of notice to do so by the Borough. Further, the owner or operator of the facility shall post security in a form acceptable to the Borough in a sufficient amount to cover the facility removal and site cleanup prior to the issuance of any permits to construct or use said facility. The security shall be utilized by the Borough in the event that the owner or operator of the facility fails to remove the facility within six (6) months of the aforesaid notice by the Borough to remove the facility.

A commercial communications tower or antenna necessary for and clearly used for emergency communications by a police department, fire company, emergency medical service and other similar public safety organizations is exempt from the requirements of this Section.)

R. A minimum of one (1) off street parking space shall be provided within the fenced area.

S. Any applicant proposing construction of a new communications tower shall demonstrate that a good faith effort has been made to obtain permission to mount the communications antennas on an existing building, structure or communications tower. A good faith effort shall require that all owners of potentially suitable buildings or structures within a one-quarter (1/4) mile radius of the proposed communications tower site and owners of communications towers within a one (1) mile radius of the proposed communications tower site contacted. (In the case of a proposed tower less than sixty (60) feet in height, the radius may be reduced to one-half (1/2) mile). The applicant shall demonstrate that one (1) or more of the following reasons for not selecting such existing building, structure or tower apply:

The proposed antennas and related equipment would exceed the structural capacity of the existing building, structure or tower and its reinforcement cannot be accomplished at a reasonable

(Exemption.

(1)

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cost.

( 2 ) The proposed antennas and related equipment would cause j radio frequency interference with other existing equipment for that existing building, structure or tower and the interference cannot be prevented at a reasonable cost.

( 3 ) Such existing buildings, structures or towers do not have adequate location, space, access or height to accommodate the proposed equipment or to allow it to perform its intended function.

( 4 ) Addition of the proposed antennas and related equipment would result in electromagnetic radiation for such building, structure or tower exceeding applicable standards established by the Federal Communications Commission governing human exposure to electromagnetic radiation.

A commercially reasonable agreement could not be reached with the owners of such buildings, structures or towers.

T. Towers shall be monopole or lattice construction. Guyed towers

U. Communications antennas shall not cause radio frequency interference with other communications facilities or radio dependent devices located in the Borough.

V. Existing onsite vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible. Towers shall be painted to blend in with their surroundings (such as trees and sky) to the maximum extent possible.

W. necessary to satisfy its function in the company's system.

The application for the tower shall be submitted to the Reading Regional Airport Authority for comments. The applicant shall furnish a statement from the FCC, FAA and Commonwealth Bureau of Aviation that the tower complies with applicable regulations or is exempt from these regulations.

Y. The Borough of Laureldale is entitled to any fees, such as but Such fees shall

(5)

shall not be permitted.

The applicant shall demonstrate that the requested location is I

X.

not limited to host fees, allowed under applicable law. be set forth by resolution from time to time.

Z. Together with the application for special exception use for telecommunications facilities, the applicant must submit the following documents and data:

(1) Legal description of the tract/parent tract.

( 2 ) Zoning district of tract/parent tract.

( 3 ) Use ( s ) of adjoining land.

( 4 ) Setback delineation.

(5) Landscape and lighting plan.

(6) Method and height of fencing.

(7) Demonstration/documentation of compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations.

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AA. All communication facilities shall comply with Borough . regulations with respect to building permits, occupancy permits, annual certification and inspection and annual permit fees.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 8, 91; as amended by Ord. 336, 1/13/1986; as amended by Ord. 411, 4/12/1999, 05)

5902. Accessory Uses, Sinsle or Two-Family Dwellinq.

1. Animal Shelters.

A . No structure shall be permanently affixed.

B. No structure shall be attached or be a part of any building.

C. No structure shall be located within five feet (5') of any property line.

line and the street line.

2. Detached Garase.

D. No structure shall be permitted between the building setback

A. Maximum height - 20 feet

B. Maximum length - 30 feet

C. Maximum width - 30 feet

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D. No temporary s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l b e permit ted.

E. No s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed between t h e b u i l d i n g se tback l i n e and t h e s t ree t l i n e .

F. No s t r u c t u r e sha l l be l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h e minimum s i d e yard o f t h e p r e v a i l i n g d i s t r i c t .

G. No s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be l o c a t e d w i t h i n f i v e (5) f e e t of t h e rear l o t l i n e or t h e n e a r e s t edge of an a b u t t i n g a l l e y , whichever is c l o s e r t o t h e f r o n t l o t l i n e . [Ord. 3821

3 . Other Outbuildings.

A. Maximum h e i g h t - Ten f e e t ( 1 0 ' ) .

B. No s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be within f i v e f e e t ( 5 ' ) of any p rope r ty

C. No s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed between t h e b u i l d i n g se tback

D. A l l s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d on ha rd s u r f a c e bases of

l i ne .

l i n e and t h e s t r ee t l i n e .

conc re t e or macadam.

(Ord. 2 6 6 , 6/9/1975, P t . 8, 5 2 ; as amended by Ord. 336, 1/13/1986; and by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

5903. Mul t ip l e Dwelling.Permitted Accessory Uses.

1. Accessory use i n m u l t i p l e dwell ing d i s t r i c t s s h a l l be r e s t r i c t e d t o uses designed f o r r e s i d e n t s of t h e dwell ing only. They s h a l l b e r e s t r i c t e d t o those uses s p e c i f i e d i n t h e fol lowing subsec t ions which, i f provided, s h a l l conform t o t h e a p p l i c a b l e r e g u l a t i o n s .

A. Washing Machines and Dryers. No common a r e a f o r such f a c i l - i t i e s s h a l l exceed more than one-fourth (1/4) of f l o o r area of any s i n g l e f l o o r . The a r e a f o r such purpose s h a l l be properly v e n t i l a t e d and a c c e s s i b l e .

B. Lockers o r Storage Area. Each dwelling u n i t s h a l l be provided a minimum of ninety-s ix (96) cub ic f e e t of s t o r a g e area i n an enclosed room which s h a l l be capable of being locked.

C. Rec rea t iona l Room o r Lounge. A l l such f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be loca t ed i n a room which i s properly safeguarded from use by persons n o t r e s i d i n g i n t h e dwelling. I

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D. e n n i s 10') i

Outdoor Recreation. Such f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o c o u r t s , which are completely surrounded by a fence t e n f e e t

.n he igh t ; barbecue or o t h e r cook-out f a c i l i t i e s cons t ruc t ed of permanent material; ya rds which are completely landscaped; garden areas f o r tenant use; p l a y l o t s , provided t h a t f a c i l i t i e s l o c a t e d i n t h i s area are surrounded by a s c r e e n wi th benches f o r a d u l t s ; f a c i l i t i e s f o r such games as shuf f l eboa rd , b a s k e t b a l l or horseshoes, provided t h a t a paved s u r f a c e is provided and t h a t such f a c i l i t i e s are l o c a t e d a t least twenty f e e t (20 ' ) from any b u i l d i n g .

E. A l l outdoor r e c r e a t i o n a l f a c i l i t i e s except yards and garden areas s h a l l no t be l o c a t e d w i t h i n f i f t e e n f e e t (15') of any lot l i n e .

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F. No outdoor f a c i l i t i e s except yards s h a l l be l o c a t e d between

. . the b u i l d i n g se tback l i ne and t h e s t r ee t l i n e s .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 8 , 0 3 )

1904. Other Buildinn Accessorv Uses.

1. Garages. S h a l l be designed t o conform w i t h t h e main b u i l d i n g and s h a l l n o t be w i t h i n t h i r t y (30) f e e t of any s t r e e t l i n e .

2. Rec rea t iona l F a c i l i t i e s . S h a l l be conducted w i t h i n a b u i l d i n g or i n a landscaped area which i s set back a t leas t t h i r t y (30) f e e t from any s t ree t l i n e .

3 . Storage Areas. A l l such f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be l o c a t e d i n an area which h a s d i r e c t access t o a street or driveway. No such area s h a l l be l o c a t e d w i t h i n t h i r t y (30) f e e t of any s t r ee t l i ne .

4 . Other Accessory Use Controls. A l l u ses s h a l l be r e s t r i c t e d t o t h e a c t i v i t i e s r e l a t e d t o t h e primary u s e excluding accesso ry services t o a d j a c e n t u ses on nearby l o t s .

(Ord. 266 , 6/9/1975, P t . 8, 14)

5905. Home Occupation Regulations.

1. Home occupat ions s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o employment on t h e premises of n o t more than two (2) p a i d or unpaid a s s i s t a n t s o r employees a t any one (1) t i m e .

2. Two (2) o f f - s t r e e t parking spaces , i n a d d i t i o n t o t h o s e r equ i r ed f o r t h e r e s i d e n c e u n i t s , s h a l l be r e q u i r e d f o r any such home occupation.

3 . Home occupat ions s h a l l not occupy more than twenty-five percent ( 2 5 % ) of t h e t o t a l f l o o r area of t h e dwell ing u n i t .

4 . Home occupat ions are s u b j e c t t o t h e same performance s t anda rds as found i n P a r t 6 , 5601(2)(D), o f t h i s Chapter.

(Ord. 266, 2/9/1975, P t . 8 , 55)

5906. R e s i d e n t i a l Conversion Controls .

1. Designat ion of Area. Areas t o be r e g u l a t e d under t h i s 5906 s h a l l be l o c a t e d i n zoning d i s t r i c t s where such uses are p e r m i t t e d , provided a r eques t f o r t h i s purpose is i n i t i a t e d by t h e Planning Committee o r any p rope r ty owner. When such a r eques t i s o f f e r e d , t h e fo l lowing material s h a l l be supp l i ed t o t h e Zoning Hearing Board f o r review:

A. A s t a t emen t showing t h e u s e s of each p r o p e r t y on a l l s i d e s extending two hundred f e e t (200') from each s i d e ya rd l o t l i n e , f r o n t yard l o t l i n e and rear ya rd l o t l i n e . A t least f i f t y p e r c e n t (50%) of t he t o t a l area must e i t h e r be vacant l o t s , i n i n d u s t r i a l or commercial use o r e x i s t i n g r e s i d e n t i a l conversions, or approval by a s u f f i c i e n t number of t h e remaining p rope r ty owners must be ob ta ined , i n w r i t i n g , t o meet t h e f i f t y p e r c e n t (50%) requirement. I n such a p e t i t i o n only one (1) owner n e e d ' i n d i c a t e approval for the l o t . [Ord. 3821

B. A s k e t c h of t h e l o t i n ques t ion showing t h e necessary o f f - I s t r e e t parking spaces. ._ /

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2. Area and Occupancy Regulations. A l l area and b u l k r e g u l a t i o n s of I t h e p r e v a i l i n g zoning d i s t r i c t shal l app ly w i t h the fol lowing except ions:

A. The maximum number of occupants i n c l u d i n g e x i s t i n g r e s i d e n t s o r owner occupants s h a l l b e determined t o be t h e lesser of t h e follow- i n g d e n s i t y c o n t r o l r a t i o s :

(1) One (1) a d u l t occupant f o r each two hundred (200) square f e e t of f l o o r area; o r ,

(2) One (1) a d u l t occupant f o r each t h r e e hundred f i f t y (350) square f e e t of open area. B. No occupants shall be pe rmi t t ed t o r e s i d e on any f l o o r on

which bo th a f l u s h t o i l e t and b a t h i n g f a c i l i t i e s have no t been provided. I n a d d i t i o n t o o f f - s t r e e t pa rk ing r e g u l a t i o n s (5907), a t l e a s t one (1) a d d i t i o n a l parking space f o r each two (2) a d u l t occupants s h a l l be provided.

C. No p rope r ty shal l be approved u n l e s s i t is adequately main- t a i n e d and is f r e e from any pub l i c h e a l t h problem.

D. No property s h a l l be approved u n l e s s a t l e a s t one (1) yard i s a v a i l a b l e f o r normal o u t s i d e a c t i v i t i e s .

E. No occupants s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed t o r e s i d e on any f l o o r which i s not heated and does n o t have adequate window area providing day- l i g h t and v e n t i l a t i o n .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 8 , 16; as amended by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

5907. Of f - s t r ee t Parking Regulations.

1. Any b u i l d i n g o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r e and any l o t used f o r any of t h e fol lowing purposes s h a l l be provided w i t h o f f - s t r e e t parking, o r garage space, w i t h proper and s a f e access i n t h e amounts i n d i c a t e d i n t h i s Sec- t i o n . Except where access is on a minor s t r ee t , convenient turn-around s h a l l be provided on t h e l o t .

2. A parking space s h a l l c o n s i s t of a leve l s t a l l a t l e a s t t en f e e t (10') by twenty f e e t (20 ' ) and adequate accessway and maneuvering area. For purposes of computing t h e number of spaces i n a parking area, one space s h a l l equal a minimum of t h r e e hundred f i f t y (350) square f e e t .

3. Parking spaces s h a l l have an approved all-weather d u s t l e s s sur- f ace . Parking areas s h a l l have a minimum s l o p e of one pe rcen t (1%) t o provide f o r drainage and s lope s h a l l n o t exceed t e n pe rcen t (10%). Storm water d i scha rge s h a l l be provided f o r i n accordance with a p l an approved by the Borough.

4 . Within any parking area con ta in ing f o u r ( 4 ) o r more r equ i r ed o f f - s t r e e t parking spaces , landscaped o r p l a n t e d a r e a s equal t o a t least t h r e e pe rcen t (3%) of t h e parking area s h a l l b e provided and maintained. Such landscaped area s h a l l no t be considered paved area.

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5. Shared Parking. One (1) o r more parking l o t s may be designed t o service a m u l t i p l e number of commercial u s e s s o long as t h e t o t a l r equ i r e - ment s h a l l be equa l t o t h e sum of t h e requirements of t h e component u s e s computed s e p a r a t e l y .

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6. Automotive v e h i c l e s without c u r r e n t l i c e n s e p l a t e s and b o a t s o r trailers of any kind o r type with o r w i thou t c u r r e n t l i c e n s e p l a t e s s h a l l n o t b e parked o r s t o r e d on any pub l i c s t ree t o r on any r e s i d e n t i a l l y zoned p r o p e r t y o t h e r than i n a rear yard.

7. Required parking shal l be pe rmi t t ed w i t h i n r e q u i r e d f r o n t o r s i d e y a r d s notwithstanding o t h e r requirements of t h i s Chapter.

8 . No r e p a i r t o o r maintenance of vehicles of any kind, except emergency r e p a i r s of no longer than a d a y ' s d u r a t i o n , s h a l l b e pe rmi t t ed i n any accessory parking f a c i l i t y .

9. R e s i d e n t i a l Parking Requirements. Two (2) spaces p e r dwell ing u n i t .

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10. Non-resident ia l Parking Requirements.

A. Employee. One (1) space p e r employee. In t h e case of s h i f t s , adequate allowances s h a l l b e made f o r ove r l app ing of arr ivals and depa r tu re s .

B. In a d d i t i o n t o employee pa rk ing , a d d i t i o n a l pa rk ing spaces s h a l l b e provided i n accordance w i t h t h e fol lowing formula:

Use

Indus t ry

Eat ing and d r ink ing p l a c e s

Driving range

Golf cour se

Personal s e r v i c e e s t ab l i shmen t

Theatre and churches

Bowling a l l e y

Motel

H o s p i t a l s , convalescent homes

Wholesale s a l e s o r s t o r a g e

Gasoline s e r v i c e s t a t i o n

Laun d r oma t

Elementary school

A l l o t h e r schools

Food s t o r e s and pharmacies

Department and v a r i e t y s t o r e s g i f t s , a p p a r e l , hardware and o t h e r housewares

O f f i c e s , c l i n i c s , f i n a n c i a l

Other u s e s no t s p e c i f i e d

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i n s t i t u t i o n s

A t least one (1) a d d i t i o n a l pa rk ing space f o r each

1 employee s e r v i n g the p u b l i c

2 seats

1 tee

1/4 t e e

1 employee s e r v i n g the p u b l i c

3 seats

115 a l l e y

1 guestroom

750 square f e e t of f l o o r area

1,000 squa re f e e t of f l o o r area

100 square f e e t of bay area

1 machine

20 seats

10 seats

100 square f e e t of sales area

300 square f e e t of sales area

1 employee s e r v i n g p u b l i c

t h e same requirements as f o r t h e most similar use l i s t e d .

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11. In shopping c e n t e r s not having a t h e a t r e and b u s i n e s s o f f i c e s , a t l ea s t six (6) spaces f o r each one thousand (1,000) squa re f e e t of g r o s s l e a s a b l e area s h a l l be provided. In shopping c e n t e r s w i t h a t h e a t r e o r bus iness o f f i c e s , six (6) spaces per 1,000 square f e e t of g r o s s l e a s a b l e area s h a l l be provided and i n a d d i t i o n , a d d i t i o n a l pa rk ing spaces s h a l l be provided f o r i n accordance w i t h t h e requirements 5907(10)(B)of above.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 8 , 57)

5908. Of f - s t r ee t Loading Regulations.

1. A l l commercial and i n d u s t r i a l u s e s s h a l l be provided with adequate

2. Such areas s h a l l no t be loca t ed between t h e b u i l d i n g se tback l i n e

3 . Required o f f - s t r e e t space, accessways o r p u b l i c s t r e e t s s h a l l n o t be used f o r loading and unloading except t h a t o f f - s t r e e t parking spaces may be used during hour s when bus iness ope ra t ions are suspended.

4. O f f - s t r e e t l oad ing and unloading a r e a s s h a l l be provided w i t h proper and s a f e access , p r e f e r a b l y s e p a r a t e from o t h e r v e h i c u l a r and p e d e s t r i a n c i r c u l a t i o n . In any case, loading and unloading o p e r a t i o n s , i nc lud ing a r r iva l and depa r tu re , s h a l l no t i n t e r f e r e w i t h t r a f f i c c i r c u l a t i o n on p u b l i c s t ree ts o r w i t h r equ i r ed o f f - s t r e e t parking.

Loading and unloading spaces s h a l l be a t l eas t f o u r t e e n f e e t (14 ' ) wide, f i f t e e n f ee t (15') v e r t i c a l c l ea rance , f i f t y - f i v e f e e t (55 ' ) deep and s h a l l have an adequate maneuvering apron.

6. Loading and unloading spaces s h a l l have all weather d u s t l e s s su r faces .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 8, 58)

o f f - s t r e e t loading and unloading a r e a s .

and street l i n e .

5.

Di 0909. Residence as Accessory Use by S p e c i a l Exception i n Commercial

s t r i c t s .

1. Both t h e commercial u s e and t h e r e s i d e n t i a l u se accessory t h e r e t o must have a s e p a r a t e means of access. A common e n t r a n c e t o a v e s t i b u l e o r s i m i l a r area may b e used b u t must immediately s e p a r a t e i n t o s e p a r a t e access t o t h e commercial u se and t h e r e s i d e n t i a l use. Occupants of t h e residen- t i a l use are n o t permited t o e n t e r t he area a s s igned t o t h a t use through the commercial area and occupants o r o t h e r e n t r a n t s t o t h e commercial use are no t permit ted t o e n t e r t h e area assigned t o t h e commercial use through the r e s i d e n t i a l use.

2. No means of passage d i r e c t l y between t h e commercial use and the r e s i d e n t i a l u se i s permit ted. A l l i n t e r i o r s t a i r w a y s , doors o r o t h e r openings between t h e areas assigned t o each use must be permanently c losed and el iminated.

3 . Separate b a t h , t o i l e t and k i t c h e n f a c i l i t i e s , i n compliance with t h i s Chapter and o t h e r ordinances of t h e Borough, must be provided f o r the occupants of t h e r e s i d e n t i a l u se i n t h e area assigned t o t h e r e s i d e n t i a l use.

4 . For areas assigned t o r e s i d e n t i a l u se above t h e f i r s t f l o o r , two (2) s e p a r a t e and d i s t i n c t means of access o r e g r e s s must be provided t o

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provide f o r s a f e e g r e s s i n the event of blockage of t he primary a c c e s s o r

5. S u f f i c i e n t o f f - s t r e e t parking, i n accordance wi th t h e requi rements of t h i s Chapter, must be provided f o r b o t h the commercial and t h e r e s iden - t i a l uses .

6. The number of occupants pe rmi t t ed t o occupy t h e a r e a a s s igned t o the r e s i d e n t i a l use s h a l l be i n accordance wi th t h i s Chapter and o t h e r ord inances of t h e Borough.

7. No s i g n s s h a l l be e r e c t e d i n connection wi th t h e commercial use except i n accordance wi th t h e requi rements of Part 10 of t h i s Chapter.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 9; as added by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

e g r e s s i n t h e event of f i r e o r o t h e r emergency. I

9910. Regulations of Lot Development When the Lot i s not Serv iced by Pub l i c S t r e e t s and/or Other Municipal Serv ices .

1. No l o t w i t h i n the Borough of Laure lda le s h a l l be developed which i s not f r o n t e d t h e e n t i r e width of t he l o t by a street l a i d out and opened by t h e Borough Council f o r the Borough of Laureldale . I n a d d i t i o n , no l o t s h a l l be developed which is n o t s e r v i c e d by the p u b l i c sewer and p u b l i c s torm s e w e r system.

2. Any l o t which is p r e s e n t l y not s e rv i ced by e l e c t r i c i t y s h a l l have a l l such s e r v i c e extended through the i n s t a l l a t i o n of underground elec- t r i c a l l i n e s .

) 3. All c o s t s f o r the s t r e e t c o n s t r u c t i o n , sewer l i n e s , s torm sewer i n s t a l l a t i o n , and u t i l i t y l i n e s s h a l l be t h e s o l e c o s t of t h e deve loper of - '

t h e l o t , which c o s t s h a l l i nc lude the planning and i n s t a l l a t i o n of such s e r v i c e s as set f o r t h i n s p e c i f i c a t i o n s prepared by t h e Borough's engineer . All c o s t s f o r t he Borough eng inee r ' s t i m e i n t h e p r e p a r a t i o n of such s p e c i f i c a t i o n s , and the in spec t ion of such work f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n of t he s e r v i c e s s h a l l a l s o b e borne by the developer.

The Borough s h a l l i s s u e no b u i l d i n g permit f o r t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n on any l o t u n t i l a w r i t t e n agreement f o r t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n and i n s t a l l a t i o n of such s e r v i c e s is en te red i n t o by t h e developer wi th the Borough, w i t h a l l such s e r v i c e s t o be completed and a l l c o s t s paid i n regard t o such s e r v i c e s by the deve loper p r i o r t o the occupancy o r use of any s t r u c t u r e being e r e c t e d on such l o t . A l l s t r e e t s must be dedica ted t o and accepted by the Borough of Laure lda le as a p u b l i c s t r e e t p r i o r t o t h e occupancy and/or use of any s t r u c t u r e , and a l l such s t r e e t s must be cons t ruc t ed i n accordance w i t h Borough s tandards .

5 . I n a d d i t i o n t o p e n a l t i e s a s h e r e i n s e t f o r t h , t h e Borough s h a l l have t h e r i g h t t o take any a c t i o n necessary and proper i n the Berks County Court of Common P l e a s t o have an i n j u n c t i o n i s sued p r o h i b i t i n g any con- s t r u c t i o n , use o r occupancy of t h e premises while any p rov i s ion of t h i s Sec t ion i s u n f i l l e d . It i s the express d e c l a r a t i o n of t h e Borough Council of t he Borough of Laure lda le t h a t t he p rov i s ions of t h i s S e c t i o n a r e necessary f o r t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y and w e l f a r e of i t s c i t i z e n s , and t h a t any v i o l a t i o n of t h i s Sec t ion s h a l l be presumed t o c o n s t i t u t e a danger t o the h e a l t h , s a f e t y and we l fa re of t h e c i t i z e n s of t h e Borough of Laure lda le which may r e s u l t i n i r r e p a r a b l e harm t o such c i t i z e n s .

4 .

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signs

r

(27, 91001)

91001. Signs t o Conform t o Regulat ions. Any s i g n e r e c t e d o r main- t a ined a f t e r t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s Chapter s h a l l conform t o t h e following r e g u l a t i o n s . (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 9 , I n t r o . )

91002. General Regulat ions. The fol lowing r e g u l a t i o n s s h a l l be observed i n a l l d i s t r i c t s :

I . No sign s h a l l be e r e c t e d w i t h i n t h e l i n e s o f a street right-of-way except t r a f f i c s i g n s and similar r e g u l a t o r y n o t i c e s of a duly c o n s t i t u t e d governmental body.

2 . No s i g n us ing moving, f l a s h i n g , i n t e r m i t t e n t o r r o t a t i n g i l lumina- t i o n s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed except o f f i c i a l t r a f f i c c o n t r o l s igns .

3. No s i g n which emits smoke, v i s i b l e vapors o r p a r t i c l e s , sound, o r odor s h a l l be permit ted.

4. Flood l i g h t i n g s h a l l be arranged so t h a t t h e course of l i g h t i s n o t v i s i b l e from any p o i n t o f f t h e l o t and t h a t on ly t h e s i g n d i r e c t l y i l l umina ted thereby.

No s i g n s h a l l be e r e c t e d con ta in ing in fo rma t ion on i t which s t a t e s o r imp l i e s t h a t a p rope r ty may b e used f o r any purpose no t pe rmi t t ed under t h e p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter i n t h e zoning d i s t r i c t i n which the p rope r ty t o which t h e s i g n re la tes is loca ted .

5.

6 . No s i g n s h a l l be e r e c t e d on any premises except t o a d v e r t i s e a bus iness o r a r t i c l e s of merchand'ise f o r sale on t h e same premises.

7. Every s i g n pe rmi t t ed s h a l l be cons t ruc t ed of du rab le material and kep t i n good cond i t ion , r e p a i r and s a f e from c o l l a p s e . Any s i g n which is allowed t o become d i l a p i d a t e d s h a l l be removed by t h e Borough a t the expense of t h e owner o r lessee of t h e p rope r ty on which it i s l o c a t e d . Such expense may be c o l l e c t e d from t h e owner o r lessee i n t h e same manner as o t h e r municipal claims may be c o l l e c t e d .

8 . A l l d i s t a n c e s provided f o r i n t h i s P a r t s h a l l be measured along s t r a i g h t l i n e s between s i g n s and from t h e nea r edge t o nea r edge of s i g n o r s i g n s t r u c t u r e . This subsec t ion s h a l l apply i n a l l cases inc lud ing loca ted new s i g n s i n r e l a t i o n s h i p t o c u r r e n t l y e x i s t i n g nonconforming s igns .

9. A permit s h a l l be obtained be fo re e r e c t i n g any s i g n under these r e g u l a t i o n s except as h e r e i n a f t e r (91003) provided, pe rmi t s s h a l l be i s sued only i f such s i g n complies w i t h a l l a p p l i c a b l e State and Fede ra l l a w s .

10. No s i g n , o t h e r t han o f f i c i a l s t reet s i g n s , s h a l l be e rec t ed o r maintained n e a r e r t o a s t reet l i n e than a d i s t a n c e e q u a l l i n g t h e he igh t of t h e s i g n , un le s s a t t a c h e d t o t h e bui lding.

11. No s i g n s h a l l be permit ted which is posted, s t a p l e d o r otherwise permanently a t t a c h e d t o p u b l i c u t i l i t y po le s o r trees. No p o r t i o n of any free-standing s i g n s h a l l be l o c a t e d w i t h i n f i v e f e e t (5 ' ) of any s i d e l o t l i n e .

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12. Non-conforming s igns , once removed, s h a l l be r ep laced only wi th conforming signs. Non-conf orming s i g n s , however, may be r e p a i n t e d o r r e p a i r e d , provided such r e p a i n t i n g o r r e p a i r i n g does not exceed t h e dimen- s i o n s of t he e x i s t i n g sign.

\ . _.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 9 , 51)

51003. Exempt Signs. No permit s h a l l be r e q u i r e d b e f o r e e r e c t i n g any of t h e fo l lowing s igns . These s igns , however s h a l l conform t o a l l o t h e r r e g u l a t i o n s s e t f o r t h i n 51002.

1. D i r e c t i o n a l , in format ion o r p u b l i c s e r v i c e s i g n s such as those a d v e r t i s i n g a v a i l a b i l i t y of r e s t rooms, te lephones o r s imilar p u b l i c conveniences, and s i g n s a d v e r t i s i n g meet ing t i m e s and p l aces of n o n p r o f i t service or c h a r i t a b l e c lubs and o r g a n i z a t i o n s may be e r e c t e d o r main ta ined , provided t h a t such s i g n s do not a d v e r t i s e any commercial e s t ab l i shmen t , a c t i v i t y , o r g a n i z a t i o n , product , goods, o r s e r v i c e s except those of p u b l i c u t i l i t i e s . D i r e c t i o n a l and information s i g n s provided f o r t h e guidance and convenience of t h e p u b l i c w i t h i n commercial e s t ab l i shmen t s may a l s o b e e rec ted . Such s i g n s s h a l l not exceed two (2) square f e e t i n area.

2. Trespass ing s i g n s , o r s i g n s i n d i c a t i n g t h e p r i v a t e n a t u r e of a road, driveway o r premises may be e r e c t e d and maintained provided s i g n area does not exceed two (2) square f e e t i n area.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 9 , 52)

51004. Temporary S igns Regulations. The fo l lowing s h a l l be observed i n a l l d i s t r i c t s . )

1. Temporary s i g n s include s i g n s l a r g e r t han s i x (6) square f e e t i n a rea a d v e r t i s i n g land o r premises a v a i l a b l e f o r purchase, development, o r occupancy, o r o t h e r s i g n s announcing s p e c i a l events , o r t he temporary s a l e of products and goods such as Christmas t r e e s , s h a l l be pe rmi t t ed , provided t.ha t :

A. P e r m i t s s h a l l run f o r a pe r iod of up t o s ix (6) months as

B. S i g n s shall not exceed thir ty- two (32) square f e e t i n area.

C. Any free-s tanding sign s h a l l be l o c a t e d a t l e a s t t e n f e e t

D. S i g n s s h a l l be removed immediately upon e x p i r a t i o n of permit.

E. The s i t e o r b u i l d i n g on which t h e s i g n w a s e r e c t e d s h a l l be r e s t o r e d t o i t s o r i g i n a l cond i t ion upon removal of s ign .

F. A permit must be obta ined be fo re e r e c t i n g any one (1) temporary s ign . Permi ts may be r e i s s u e d f o r one (1) success ive six (6) month per iod.

a p p l i c a n t chooses.

(10 ' ) i n d i s t a n c e from any l o t l i n e s .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 9 , $3)

51005. Business Signs. Business s i g n s , accessory t o pe rmi t t ed commercial o r i n d u s t r i a l uses , s h a l l be permi t ted provided:

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1. Signs mounted on t h e f r o n t of a b u i l d i n g s h a l l n o t exceed t e n (10) square f e e t i n area f o r each f i v e (5) l i nea l f e e t of f r o n t b u i l d i n g w a l l and i n no case s h a l l exceed t h i r t y f e e t (30') i n width o r e i g h t f e e t (8 ') i n h e i g h t a t t h e minimum al lowable b u i l d i n g setback. For each a d d i t i o n a l two f e e t (2 ' ) of s e tback , t h e maximum h e i g h t of t h e s i g n may b e inc reased by one f o o t ( l ' ) , provided t h a t no s i g n s h a l l exceed twenty f e e t (20 ' ) i n h e i g h t and s h a l l exceed twenty pe rcen t (20%) of f a c e of b u i l d i n g .

2 . Signs mounted on a s i d e w a l l exposed t o p u b l i c view from e i ther a s t r ee t o r parking area s h a l l no t exceed t e n (10) squa re f e e t of area f o r each l i n e a l f o o t of such s i d e b u i l d i n g w a l l and i n no case s h a l l exceed t h i r t y f e e t (30') i n width.

3. Mounted s i g n s s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d p a r a l l e l t o t h e suppor t ing wall and p r o j e c t no t more than ten inches (10") from t h e f a c e of such w a l l .

4 . Free-standing s i g n s s h a l l no t exceed thir ty- two (32) square f e e t i n area on one (1) s i d e . S a i d sign may con ta in an equa l number of square f e e t of a d v e r t i s i n g space on t h e o t h e r s i d e .

5. Free-standing s i g n s s h a l l be e r e c t e d only w i t h i n t h e limits of t he f r o n t yard of t h e p rope r ty t o which they p e r t a i n .

6. Signs s h a l l not be spaced c l o s e r t o each o t h e r t han a d i s t a n c e equa l t o t e n (10) times t h e l a r g e s t dimension (height o r width) of t h e s i g n having t h e l a r g e s t dimension.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 6 , 54)

51006. S i g n Permits. App l i ca t ions f o r s i g n pe rmi t s s h a l l be f i l e d i n d u p l i c a t e and on forms fu rn i shed by t h e Borough and s h a l l be accompanied by d e t a i l e d p l ans and s p e c i f i c a t i o n s and such o t h e r information deemed neces- s a r y by t h e Zoning O f f i c e r t o determine t h e 1.ocztion and. d e t a i l s of con- s t r u c t i o n of such s ign . (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 9 , 15)

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61101. I n t e r p r e t a t i o n .

(27, 01101)

1. Within t h e Zoning Dis t r ic t s e s t a b l i s h e d by t h i s Chapter, o r subsequent amendments t h e r e t o , t h e r e exis ts o r w i l l e x i s t c e r t a i n non- confo rmi t i e s which, i f lawful be fo re t h i s Chapter w a s passed o r amended, may be cont inued, s u b j e c t t o c e r t a i n l i m i t a t i o n s , a l though such noncon- f o r m i t i e s would be p r o h i b i t e d , r e g u l a t e d , o r r e s t r i c t e d under t h e terms t h i s Chapter o r subsequent amendments t h e r e t o .

2. To avoid undue hardship, nothing i n t h i s Chapter s h a l l be deemed t o r e q u i r e a change i n t h e p l ans , c o n s t r u c t i o n , o r designated u s e of any b u i l d i n g o r s t r u c t u r e on which a c t u a l c o n s t r u c t i o n w a s l awfu l ly begun p r i o r t o t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of adoption o r amendment of t h i s Chapter and on which a c t u a l b u i l d i n g c o n s t r u c t i o n has been d i l i g e n t l y c a r r i e d on.

3. From and a f t e r t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s Chapter, any e x i s t i n g o r proposed s t r u c t u r e , b u i l d i n g , s i g n o r l and shal l n o t be e r e c t e d , cons t ruc t - ed, p l aced , a l t e r e d , extended, maintained, used o r occupied except i n conformity w i t h t h i s Chapter.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 10, 9 1 )

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91102. Nonconforming Lots of Record.

1. I n any d i s t r i c t , s t r u c t u r e s and customary accessory b u i l d i n g s may be e r e c t e d on any s i n g l e l o t of r eco rd a t the e f f e c t i v e d a t e of adopt ion o r amendment o f t h i s Chapter notwithstanding l imi t a t ' i ons imposed by o t h e r p rov i s ions of th i s Chapter. This p r o v i s i o n s h a l l apply even though such l o t f a i l s t o meet t h e requirements f o r area o r width, o r b o t h , t h a t are g e n e r a l l y a p p l i c a b l e i n t h e d i s t r i c t , provided t h a t yard dimensions and requirements s h a l l conform t o t h e r e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e d i s t r i c t i n which such l o t i s loca ted . Variance of ya rd requirements s h a l l be ob ta ined only through a c t i o n of t h e Zoning Hearing Board.

2 . I f two (2 ) o r more l o t s , combination of l o t s and p o r t i o n of l o t s w i t h cont inuous f ron tage i n s i n g l e ownership are of record a t t h e time of passage o r amendment of t h i s Chapter, and i f a l l o r p a r t of t h e l o t s do no t meet t h e requirements e s t a b l i s h e d f o r l o t width and/or area, t h e l and involved sha l l be considered t o be an undivided p a r c e l f o r t h e purpose of t h i s Chapter, and no p o r t i o n of s a i d parcel s h a l l be used o r s o l d i n a manner which diminishes compliance with l o t width and/or area requirements e s t a b l i s h e d by t h i s Chapter, nor s h a l l any d i v i s i o n of any p a r c e l be made which creates a l o t with width o r area below t h e requirements s ta ted i n t h i s Chapter. T h i s 51102 s h a l l no t apply t o any approved p l a n , whether p re l imina ry o r f i n a l , w i t h i n f i v e (5) y e a r s from the d a t e of p re l imina ry o r f i n a l approva l as provided i n Sec t ion 508.4 of Act 247, as amended. [Ord. - 3821

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51103. Nonconforming Uses of Land. Lawful u ses of l and , which a t t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s Chapter o r as a r e s u l t o f subsequent amendments t h e r e t o become nonconforming; such nonconforming use o r u ses may be

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continued by the present o r any subsequent owner so long as it remains

1. Extension. No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged o r increased nor extended to occupy a greater area of land than was owned or leased by the user at the effective date of adoption of this Chapter o r date of amendment this Chapter.

2. Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming use has been discon- tinued for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months, such use shall not thereafter be reestablished. Any future use shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter.

3 . Changes to Conforming Use. A nonconforming use, if changed to a conforming use, shall not thereafter be changed back to any nonconforming use. A nonconforming use may, by special exception, be changed to another nonconforming use provided that the Zoning Hearing Board shall find that the proposed use is equally appropriate or more appropriate in the zoning district than the existing nonconforming use.

otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions: ,I

4 . Additional Structures o r Buildings. No additional structures o r , buildings not conforming to the requirements of this Chapter shall be erected- in connection with such nonconforming use of land.

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(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 10, 93)

91104. Nonconforming Structures o r Buildings. Structures or buildings which at the effective date of this Chapter or subsequent amendment thereto become nonconforming by reason of restrictions on area, lot,

concerning the building o r structure, may be continued to be used so long - as such structure o r building remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:

1. Enlargement. No such nonconforming structure o r building may be enlarged or altered in a way which increases its non-conformity, but any structure or portion thereof may be altered to decrease its non-conformity.

coverage, height, yards, its location on the lot, or other requirements I

2. stro yed extent 0

Damage or Destruction. A nonconforming structure which is de- o r partially destroyed by fire, explosion, o r by any means to an If fifty percent (50%) or more of the market value thereof immedi-

ately prior to such damage o r destruction shall not be repaired or restored to a nonconforming status, but shall be reconstructed and used only in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter.

3. Moving of Structure or Building. No nonconforming structure or building shall be moved for any distance unless it shall thereafter conform to the zoning regulations for the district in which it it located after it moved.

4 . Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming structure or building has been vacated for a period of twenty-four (24) consecutive months, such structure or building shall thereafter not be used except in conformance with the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 10, P4)

11105. Nonconforming Uses of Structures or Buildings. Lawful uses of I

structures o r buildings which at the effective date of this Chapter o r as a

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r e s u l t of subsequent amendments t h e r e t o become nonconforming, may b e cont inued by t h e p r e s e n t o r any subsequent Owner s o long as such use remains o the rwise l awfu l , s u b j e c t t o t h e fol lowing p rov i s ions .

1. Extension. A nonconforming u s e may be extended throughout any p a r t of an e x i s t i n g s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g , o r a new ex tens ion may b e cons t ruc t ed , provided t h a t any s t r u c t u r a l a l t e r a t i o n s , ex tens ions o r a d d i t i o n s s h a l l comply with a l l p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Chapter w i t h r e s p e c t t o h e i g h t , area, width, yard and coverage requirements f o r t h e zoning d i s t r i c t i n which t h e s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g i s loca ted . However, such ex tens ion of a nonconforming u s e shal l n o t exceed f i f t y pe rcen t (50%) of t h e ground f l o o r area occupied by s a i d nonconforming uses a t t h e t i m e such nonconform- i n g u s e became nonconforming .

2 . Change of U s e . A nonconforming use , i f changed t o a conforming use , s h a l l n o t t h e r e a f t e r be changed back t o any nonconforming use. A nonconforming u s e may, by s p e c i a l except ion, be changed t o another nonconforming u s e provided t h a t t h e Zoning Hearing Board shal l f i n d t h a t the proposed u s e i s equa l ly a p p r o p r i a t e o r more a p p r o p r i a t e i n the zoning d i s t r i c t t han t h e e x i s t i n g nonconforming use.

3 . Discontinuance. Whenever a nonconforming use of a s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g o r p o r t i o n has been discont inued o r abandoned f o r e igh teen (18) consecut ive months such s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g o r p o r t i o n thereof s h a l l no t t h e r e a f t e r b e used f o r a nonconforming use.

4 . Des t ruc t ion . Removal o r d e s t r u c t i o n of t h e s t r u c t u r e of a bu i ld - ing i n which a nonconforming u s e i s loca ted s h a l l e l imina te t h e use o f t h e land upon which the s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g w a s e r e c t e d f o r a nonconforming use. D e s t r u c t i o n f o r t h e purpose of t h i s sub-section i s de f ined as damage t o an e x t e n t o f seventy-five pe rcen t (75%) o r more of t he market v a l u e of t h e s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g immediately p r i o r t o such damage o r d e s t r u c t i o n . However, i f c o n s t r u c t i o n begins wi th in twelve (12) months a f t e r d e s t r u c t i o n o r p a r t i a l d e s t r u c t i o n occurs, t h e same nonconforming use o r a u s e which is more a p p r o p r i a t e i n t h e zoning d i s t r i c t according t o the Zoning Hearing Board may be c a r r i e d on.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt . 10, 55)

51106. Unsafe o r Unlawful S t r u c t u r e s o r Bui ldings. I f a nonconforming s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g o r po r t ions the reo f con ta in ing a nonconforming use becomes p h y s i c a l l y unsafe o r unlawful due t o l a c k of r e p a i r s o r maintenance, and i s dec la red by any duly authorized o f f i c i a l t o be unsafe o r unlawful by r eason o f p h y s i c a l cond i t ion , such s t r u c t u r e o r b u i l d i n g s h a l l n o t t h e r e a f t e r be r e s t o r e d , r e p a i r e d , o r r e b u i l t except i n conformity with t h e r e g u l a t i o n s o r t h e zoning d i s t r i c t i n which i t i s loca ted . (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 10, 96)

91107. Uses Under S p e c i a l Exception P rov i s ions Not Nonconforming - Uses. Any u s e which i s permit ted as s p e c i a l except ion i n a zoning d i s t r i c t under t h e terms of t h i s Chapter, o t h e r than a change through Zoning Hearing Board a c t i o n from one nonconforming u s e t o another nonconforming u s e s h a l l no t be deemed a nonconforming use i n such zoning d i s t r i c t , b u t s h a l l without f u r t h e r a c t i o n be considered a conforming use. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 10, 57)

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01108. Nonconforming Signs. 1. Any s i g n , s ignboard, b i l l b o a r d o r a d v e r t i s i n g device l e g a l l y J

e x i s t i n g a t the t i m e of the passage of t h i s Chapter t h a t does n o t conform with t h e r e g u l a t i o n s of th i s Chapter sha l l b e considered a nonconforming s i g n and may b e used i n i t s e x i s t i n g l o c a t i o n provided i t is maintained i n good cond i t ion and r e p a i r a t a l l t i m e s .

2. Nonconforming s i g n s once removed may be r ep laced only with conforming signs; however, l e g a l nonconforming s i g n s may be r e p a i n t e d , o r a f t e r i s s u e of a permit , r e p a i r e d o r modernized, provided t h a t such r e p a i r - ed o r modernized s i g n does not exceed t h e dimensions of t h e e x i s t i n g s ign .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 10, 18)

11109. R e g i s t r a t i o n of Nonconforming Uses and S t r u c t u r e s . To f a c i l i t a t e t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of t h i s Chapter, i t s h a l l be t h e du ty of t h e Zoning O f f i c e r t o prepare and ma in ta in an a c c u r a t e l i s t i n g of u s e s and s t r u c t u r e s i n a l l d i s t r i c t s n o t pe rmi t t ed by r i g h t i n t h a t d i s t r i c t , and f o r which no s p e c i a l excep t ion o r v a r i a n c e has been i s s u e d and which does not otherwise comply wi th a l l S e c t i o n s of t h i s Chapter. Such a l i s t i n g s h a l l be a m a t t e r of p u b l i c r eco rd and s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e s u f f i c i e n t n o t i c e of the nonconforming s t a t u s of s a i d u s e and t h e l i m i t a t i o n s t h e r e i n expressed and implied t o any t r a n s f e r e e a c q u i r i n g any r i g h t t o u s e o r own such property. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 10, 89)

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11201. Appointment and Powers of Zoning Off icer .

1. For t h e adminis t ra t ion of t h i s Chapter, a Zoning Of f i ce r , who s h a l l not ho ld any e l e c t i v e o f f i c e i n t h e Borough, s h a l l be appointed.

2. The Zoning Of f i ce r s h a l l meet t he q u a l i f i c a t i o n s e s t ab l i shed by the Borough and s h a l l be ab le t o demonstrate t o t h e s a t i s f a c t i o n of t h e Borough a working knowledge of municipal zoning.

3. The Zoning Of f i ce r s h a l l adminis ter t h i s Chapter i n accordance with i t s l i t e r a l terms, and s h a l l not have t h e power t o permit any con- s t r u c t i o n or any use o r change of use which does not conform t o t h i s Chapter.

4. The Zoning Of f i ce r is hereby authorized t o i n s t i t u t e c i v i l enforcement proceedings as a means of enforcement when ac t ing wi th in the scope of h i s employment.

5 . Deputy - The Zoning Off icer may des igna te h i s deputy who s h a l l exerc ise a l l t h e powers of t he Zoning Off icer during t h e temporary absence or d i s a b i l i t y of t he Zoning Off icer .

6. Compensation - The compensation f o r the Zoning Of f i ce r and the Deputy Zoning Of f i ce r s h a l l be determined by r e s o l u t i o n by the Borough Council.

7 . Duties and Respons ib i l i t i e s - The Zoning Of f i ce r s h a l l have a l l the d u t i e s and powers conferred by t h i s Chapter i n add i t ion t o those reasonably implied f o r t h a t purpose. He s h a l l not i s s u e a permit i n connection wi th any contemplated e r e c t i o n , cons t ruc t ion , a l t e r a t i o n , r e p a i r , extension, replacement and/or use of any bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , s ign and/or land unless i t f i r s t conforms with the requirements of t h i s Chapter, a l l o the r ordinances of t h e Borough and with t h e laws of t he Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, he s h a l l :

A. Receive a p p l i c a t i o n s , process the same, i s s u e permits f o r the e r e c t i o n , cons t ruc t ion , a l t e r a t i o n , r e p a i r , extension, replacement, and/or use of any bui ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , s i g n and/or land i n t h e Bor- ough.

B. A t h i s d i s c r e t i o n , examine and cause t o be examined, a l l bu i ld ings , s t r u c t u r e s , signs, and/or land o r po r t ions thereof , f o r which an app l i ca t ion has been f i l e d f o r t h e e r e c t i o n , cons t ruc t ion , a l t e r a t i o n , r e p a i r , extension, replacement, and/ o r use before i s su ing any permit . Thereaf te r , he may make such inspec t ions during the completion of work f o r which a permit has been issued. Upon comple- t i o n of t h e bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , s i g n and/or change, a f i n a l inspec t ion s h a l l be made and a l l v i o l a t i o n s of approved p lans o r permit s h a l l be noted and the holder of t h e permit s h a l l be n o t i f i e d of the d iscrepancies .

C. Keep a record of the a p p l i c a t i o n s rece ived , a l l permits and c e r t i f i c a t e s i s sued , r e p o r t s of i n spec t ions , no t i ces and orders

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i s sued , and s a f e l y keep copies of a l l p l ans permi t ted and t h e same s h a l l form a p a r t of t he records of h i s o f f i c e and s h a l l be a v a i l a b l e f o r t h e use of t h e Borough Councils and o t h e r o f f i c i a l s of t h e Borough. A t l eas t annual ly , he s h a l l submit t o he Borough Council a w r i t t e n s ta tement of a l l permits and c e r t i f i c a t e s of u se and occupancy i s sued , and v i o l a t i o n s and s t o p work o rde r s recommended o r promulgated.

D. He s h a l l main ta in a r e g i s t e r of non-conforming uses i n accordance with Sect ion 613 of t h e Pennsylvania Munic ipa l i t i e s Plan- ning Code, as amended.

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§1202. Permits.

1. Requirements. It s h a l l be unlawful t o commence t h e excavat ion f o r o r t he cons t ruc t ion o r e r e c t i o n of any bu i ld ing , i nc lud ing an accessory bu i ld ing , o r t o commence t h e moving o r a l t e r a t i o n of any bu i ld ing , includ- i n g an accessory bu i ld ing u n t i l t he Zoning O f f i c e r h a s i ssued a b u i l d i n g permit f o r such work.

2. Form of Applicat ion. The a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a permit s h a l l b e submit ted i n such form as t h e Zoning O f f i c e r may p resc r ibe and s h a l l be accompanied by t h e requi red f e e as h e r e i n a f t e r prescr ibed . Appl ica t ion f o r a permit s h a l l be made by t h e owner o r lessee of any b u i l d i n g o r s t r u c t u r e , o r t he agent of e i t h e r , provided, however, t h a t i f t h e a p p l i c a t i o n i s made by a person o t h e r than t h e owner o r lessee, i t s h a l l be accompanied by a w r i t t e n au tho r i za t ion of t h e owner o r t h e q u a l i f i e d person making a n

names and addresses of t h e owner, lessee, a p p l i c a n t , and of t h e r e spons ib l e o f f i c e r s , i f t h e owner or lessee is a corpora te body, s h a l l be s t a t e d i n t h e app l i ca t ion .

3 . Descr ip t ion of Work. The a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l conta in a gene ra l d e s c r i p t i o n of t he proposed work, u se and occupancy of a l l p a r t s of t h e bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , o r s i g n and such a d d i t i o n a l information as may be requi red by t h e Zoning Off icer . The a p p l i c a t i o n f o r t h e permit s h a l l be accompanied by a p l o t p l an of t h e proposed bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , o r s i g n drawn t o scale wi th s u f f i c i e n t c l a r i t y t o show t h e the n a t u r e and c h a r a c t e r of t h e work t o be performed, inc luding o f f - s t r e e t parking and loading space i f r equ i r ed , t he l o c a t i o n o f new and e x i s t i n g cons t ruc t ion and t h e d i s - t ances o f t h e same from t h e e x i s t i n g l o t l i ne .

4. Time L i m i t f o r Application. An a p p l i c a t i o n f o r a permit f o r any proposed work s h a l l b e deemed t o have been abandoned s i x (6) months a f t e r t h e d a t e of f i l i n g , un le s s such a p p l i c a t i o n has been d i l i g e n t l y prosecuted o r a permit s h a l l have been i ssued; except t h a t reasonable ex tens ions of t i m e f o r a d d i t i o n a l per iods no t exceeding n ine ty (90) days each may be granted a t t h e d i s c r e t i o n of t h e Zoning O f f i c e r .

a p p l i c a t i o n , t h a t t h e proposed work i s au thor ized by t h i s owner. The f u l l )

5. Issuance o f Permits. Upon r ece iv ing t h e a p p l i c a t i o n , t h e Zoning O f f i c e r s h a l l examine the same wi th in a reasonable t i m e a f t e r f i l i n g . I f t h e a p p l i c a t i o n o r p l ans do n o t conform t o t h e p rov i s ions o f a l l p e r t i n e n t l o c a l laws, h e s h a l l r e j e c t such a p p l i c a t i o n in w r i t i n g , s t a t i n g the reasons t h e r e f o r . H e s h a l l inform t he a p p l i c a n t of h i s r i g h t t o appeal t o t h e Zoning Hearing Board i n t h e event such a p p l i c a t i o n i s r e j e c t e d . I f s a t i s f i e d that the proposed work and/or u se conforms t o the provis ions of

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this Chapter and all laws and ordinances applicable, thereto, and that the certificate of use and occupancy as required herein has been applied for, he shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practical.

6. Expiration of Permit. The permit shall expire after one (1) year from the date of issuance; provided, however, that the same may be extended if in the sole discretion of the Zoning Officer the work to be performed under the permit is diligently prosecuted.

7. Revocation of Permits. The Zoning Officer may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in case of any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on the plans on which the permit or approval was based or for any other cause set forth in this Chapter.

8. Posting of Permit. A true copy of the permit shall be kept on the site of operations open to the public inspection during the entire time of prosecution of the work or use and until completion of the same as defined on the application.

9. Temporary Permit. A temporary permit may be authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board for nonconforming structure or use which it deems necessary to promote the proper development of the community, provided that such nonconforming structure or use shall be completely removed upon expiration of the permit without cost to the Borough. Such permits shall be issued for a specified period of time not to exceed one (1) year, and may be renewed annually for an aggregate period not exceeding three (3) years.

10. Payment of Fees. No permits to begin work for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, extension, replacement and/or use of any building, structure, sign and/or land for construction or use purposes shall be issued until building permit fees shall be paid to the Zoning Officer. The payment of building permit fees under this 51202 shall not relieve the applicant or holder of said permit for payment of other fees as may be required by this or any other ordinance or law. The fees for a building permit shall be as follows:

Cost of Work of Which Fee - Building Permit is Issued

$ 0 - $ 1,000 $10.00 $ 1,001 - $ 2,000 $ 2,001 - $ 3,000 $ 3,001 - $ 4,000 $ 4,001 - $ 5,000 $ 5,001 - $ 6,000 $ 6,001 - $ 7,000 $ 7,001 - $ 8,000 $ 8,001 - $ 9,000 $ 9,001 - $10,000 $10,001 and over

$14.00 $18.00 $22.00 $26.00 $30.00 $34.00 $38.00 $42.00 $46.00 $46.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

This revised fee schedule shall apply for electrical and H.V.A.C. work, as well as any other building work. TOrd. 3901

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11. Compliance with Ordinance. The permit shall be a license to proceed with the work and should not be construed as authority to violate, cancel or set aside any of the provision, of this Chapter, except as stipulated by the Zoning Hearing Board.

12. Compliance with Permit and Plot Plan. All work or uses shall conform to the approved application and plans for which the permit has been issued as well as the approved plot plan. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 11, 52; as amended by Ord. 370, 1/14/1991, 51; and by Ord. 390, 6/13/1994, 51)

51203.

1.

Certificate of Use and Occupancy. It shall be unlawful to use and/or occupy any structure, building,

sign, and/or land or portion thereof for which a building permit is required herein until an occupancy permit has been issued by the Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to the Act of April 27, 1927, P.L. 465, No. 299, commonly referred to as the Fire and Panic Act, and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder and a certificate of use and occupancy for such structure, building, sign, and/or land or portion thereof has been issued by the Zoning Officer.

2. The Zoning Officer shall inspect any structure, building, or sign within ten (10) days of notification that the proposed work that was listed under the building permit has been completed. If satisfied that the work is in conformity and compliance with work listed in the issued building permit and all other pertinent laws, that proper application for a certificate of use and occupancy has been filed, and if the Plumbing Inspector is satisfied that work is in conformity and compliance with the work listed on the issued plumbing permit, if any, then the Zoning Officer shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy for the intended use in the original application. The Zoning Officer shall, through the Borough Secretary, contact the Plumbing Inspector for the aforesaid information.

3. The application for a certificate of use and occupancy shall be in such form as the Zoning Officer may prescribe, may be made on the same application as is required for a building permit, and shall have affixed thereto a verification from the Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that an occupancy permit has been issued t o applicant or owner and a copy of said occupancy permit.

Upon request of a holder of a building permit, the Zoning Officer may issue a temporary certificate of use and occupancy for a structure, building, sign, and/or land or portion thereof, before the entire work covered by the building permit shall have been completed, provided such portion or portions can, in the opinion of the Zoning Officer, be used and/or occupied safely without endangering life or public welfare, provided the Department of Labor and Industry has issued an accelerated project approval of plans for that portion of the structure for which temporary use and occupancy is sought, and provided the Plumbing Inspector has determined, that the work listed on the plumbing permit in that portion of the structure for which temporary use and occupancy is sought has been com-

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p l e t e d t o h i s s a t i s f a c t i o n o r i n h i s opinion i s no t necessary f o r temporary use and occupancy. Such temporary c e r t i f i c a t e s s h a l l be f o r t h e per iod of t i m e t o be determined by t h e Zoning O f f i c e r , however, i n no case f o r a per iod exceeding s i x (6) months.

(Ord. 266 ,6/9/1975, P t . 11, 53; as amended by Ord. 369, 1/14/1991, 01)

81204. Causes of Action. In case any bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , landscaping o r land is , o r i s proposed t o be , e r ec t ed , cons t ruc t ed , recon- s t r u c t e d , a l t e r e d , converted, maintained o r used i n v i o l a t i o n of t h i s Chapter, t h e Borough Council o r , w i th t h e approval of t h e Borough Council , an o f f i c e r of the Borough, o r any aggrieved owner o r t enan t of r ea l prop- e r t y who shows t h a t h i s proper ty o r person w i l l be s u b s t a n t i a l l y a f f e c t e d by t h e a l l eged v i o l a t i o n , i n add i t ion t o o t h e r remedies, may i n s t i t u t e any appropr i a t e a c t i o n o r proceeding t o prevent , r e s t r a i n , c o r r e c t o r aba te such bu i ld ing , s t r u c t u r e , landscaping o r l a n d , o r t o prevent , i n or about such premises, any a c t , conduct, bus iness o r use c o n s t i t u t i n g a v i o l a t i o n . When any such a c t i o n i s i n s t i t u t e d by a landowner o r t e n a n t , n o t i c e of t h a t a c t i o n s h a l l be served upon t h e Borough a t l e a s t t h i r t y (30) days p r i o r t o the t ime the a c t i o n is begun by serv ing a copy of t he complaint on t h e Borough Council. No such a c t i o n may be maintained u n t i l such n o t i c e has been given. (Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51205. Enforcement Notice.

1. I f i t appsars t o the Borough t h a t a v i o l a t i o n of t h i s Chapter has occurred, the Borough s h a l l i n i t i a t e enforcement proceedings by sending an enforcement n o t i c e as provided i n t h i s Sect ion.

2 . The enforcement n o t i c e s h a l l be sent to the owner of record of the p a r c e l on which t h e v i o l a t i o n has occurred, t o any person who has f i l e d a w r i t t e n reques t t o receive enforcement n o t i c e s regarding t h a t p a r c e l , and t o any o t h e r person reques ted i n w r i t i n g by the owner of record.

3. An enforcement n o t i c e s h a l l s t a t e a t l e a s t t h e following:

whom the Borough in t ends t o take ac t ion . A. The name of t h e owner of record and any o t h e r person aga ins t

B.

C. The s p e c i f i c v i o l a t i o n wi th a desc r ip t ion of t h e requirements which have no t been met, c i t i n g i n each in s t ance t h e app l i cab le provis ions of t h i s Chapter.

D. The d a t e before which t h e s t e p s f o r compliance must be commenced and t h e d a t e before which t h e s t e p s must be completed.

E. That the r e c i p i e n t of t h e n o t i c e has the r i g h t t o appea l t o the Zoning Hearing Board wi th in a per iod of t e n (10) days.

F. That f a i l u r e t o comply wi th t h e n o t i c e wi th in t h e t i m e s p e c i f i e d , u n l e s s extended by appeal t o the Zoning Hearing Board, c o n s t i t u t e s a v i o l a t i o n , wi th poss ib l e sanc t ions c l e a r l y descr ibed.

The l o c a t i o n of t he proper ty in violation.

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51206. Enforcement Remedies.

1. Any person, pa r tne r sh ip o r corpora t ion who or which has v i o l a t e d or permit ted t h e v i o l a t i o n of t he provis ions of t h i s Chapter s h a l l , upon being found l i a b l e t h e r e f o r i n a c i v i l enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough, pay a judgment of not more than f i v e hundred ($500.00) d o l l a r s p lus a l l cour t c o s t s , inc luding reasonable a t t o r n e y f e e s incur red by t h e Borough as a r e s u l t t he reo f . No judgment s h a l l commence o r be imposed, l ev i ed o r payable u n t i l t h e d a t e of t h e de te rmina t ion of a v i o l a t i o n by the d i s t r i c t j u s t i c e . I f t h e defendant n e i t h e r pays nor t imely appeals t he judgment, t h e Borough may enforce the judgment pursuant t o the app l i cab le r u l e s of c i v i l procedure. Each day t h a t a v i o l a t i o n cont inues s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e a s e p a r a t e v i o l a t i o n , un le s s t he d i s t r i c t j u s t i c e determining t h a t t he re has been a v i o l a t i o n f u r t h e r determines t h a t t h e r e w a s a good f a i t h b a s i s f o r t he person, pa r tne r sh ip or corpora t ion v i o l a t i n g t h i s Chapter t o have be l ieved t h a t t h e r e was no such v i o l a t i o n , i n which event t h e r e s h a l l be deemed t o have been only one (1) such v i o l a t i o n u n t i l t h e f i f t h (5 th) day fol lowing the d a t e of t he de te rmina t ion of a v i o l a t i o n by the d i s t r i c t j u s t i c e and t h e r e a f t e r each day t h a t a v i o l a t i o n cont inues s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e a s e p a r a t e v i o l a t i o n .

2. The c o u r t of common p leas , upon p e t i t i o n , may g ran t an order of s t a y , upon cause shown, t o l l i n g the per diem f i n e pending a f i n a l adjudica- t i o n of t h e v i o l a t i o n and judgment.

Nothing contained i n t h i s Sec t ion s h a l l be construed or i n t e r p r e t - ed t o gran t t o any person or e n t i t y o t h e r than the' Borough the r i g h t t o

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commence any a c t i o n f o r enforcement pursuant t o t h i s Sect ion. I I

4. D i s t r i c t j u s t i c e s s h a l l have i n i t i a l j u r i s d i c t i o n over proceedings brought under t h i s Sect ion.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 11, 54; as amended by Ord. 356, 5/8/1989, 51; by Ord. 356, 5/8/1990, 51; by Ord. 362, 4/9/1990, 5 5 1 & 2; by Ord. 371, 1/14/1991, 5 5 1 & 2; and r ev i sed by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51207. Zoning Hearing Board.

1. There is hereby c rea t ed f o r t he Borough of Laure lda le a Zoning Hearing Board i n accordance wi th the provis ions of A r t i c l e IX of the Pennsylvania Munic ipa l i t i e s Planning Code, 53 P.S. 510901 e t 3.

2. The membership of the Board s h a l l c o n s i s t of t h r e e ( 3 ) r e s i d e n t s of t he Borough appointed by r e s o l u t i o n by the Borough Council. The terms of o f f i c e s h a l l be f o r t h r e e ( 3 ) years and s h a l l be so f ixed t h a t t h e term of o f f i c e of one (1) member s h a l l exp i r e each year. The Board s h a l l promptly n o t i f y the Borough Council of any vacancies which occur. Ap- pointments t o f i l l vacancies s h a l l be only f o r t h e unexpired po r t ion of t h e term. Members of the Board s h a l l hold no o t h e r o f f i c e i n the Borough Council.

3 . Any Board member may be removed f o r malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance i n o f f i c e o r f o r o t h e r j u s t cause by a ma jo r i ty v o t e of the Borough Council which appointed the member, taken a f t e r the member has received f i f t e e n (15) days' advance n o t i c e of t he i n t e n t t o take such a vote . A hear ing s h a l l be he ld i n connection wi th the v o t e i f t h e member s h a l l reques t i t i n wr i t i ng .

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4 . The Board s h a l l e l e c t from i ts own membership i t s o f f i c e r s , who s h a l l serve annual terms as such and may succeed themselves. For t h e conduct of any hear ing and the t ak ing o f any a c t i o n a quorum s h a l l b e no t less than a major i ty of a l l t he members of t h e Board, b u t t h e Board may appoint a hea r ing o f f i c e r from i ts own membership t o conduct any hea r ing on i t s behal f and t h e p a r t i e s may waive f u r t h e r a c t i o n by t h e Board as provided i n t h i s Chapter.

5. The Board may make, a l t e r and r e s c i n d r u l e s and forms f o r i t s procedure, cons i s t en t w i th ordinances of t h e Borough and l a w s of t he Commonwealth. The Board s h a l l keep f u l l p u b l i c records of i t s bus iness , which r eco rds s h a l l be t h e proper ty of t h e Borough and s h a l l submit a r e p o r t of i t s ac t iv i t i e s t o the Borough Council as reques ted by t h e Borough Council.

6 . Within t h e l i m i t s of funds appropr ia ted by t h e Borough Council , t h e Board may employ or con t rac t for s e c r e t a r i e s , c l e r k s , l e g a l counse l , c o n s u l t a n t s and o the r t echn ica l and c l e r i c a l s e rv i ces . Members of t he Board may r e c e i v e compensation f o r t he performance of t h e i r d u t i e s , as may be f ixed by t h e Borough Council , b u t i n no case s h a l l i t exceed t h e r a t e of compensation authorized t o be paid t o t h e members of t h e Borough Council .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 11, 95; as r ev i sed by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

91208. Hearings. The Zoning Hearing Board s h a l l conduct hear ings and made dec i s ions i n accordance wi th t h e fo l lowing requirements:

1. Publ ic n o t i c e s h a l l be g iven and w r i t t e n n o t i c e s h a l l be given t o t h e a p p l i c a n t , t h e Zoning Of f i ce r and t o any person who has made t imely reques t f o r t h e same. Wri t ten n o t i c e s s h a l l be given a t such t i m e and i n such manner as s h a l l be p re sc r ibed by r u l e s of t h e Board. I n a d d i t i o n t o the wri t ten n o t i c e provided he re in , w r i t t e n n o t i c e of s a i d hear ing s h a l l be conspicuously posted on t h e a f f e c t e d t rac t of land a t l eas t one (1) week p r i o r t o t h e hear ing.

2 . The hear ing s h a l l be h e l d w i t h i n s i x t y (60) days from t h e d a t e of the a p p l i c a n t ' s r eques t , un le s s the a p p l i c a n t has agreed i n w r i t i n g t o an extension of time.

3 . The hear ings s h a l l be conducted by t h e Board o r t h e Board may appoint any member as a hear ing o f f i c e r . The dec i s ion , or, where no dec i s ion i s c a l l e d f o r , t h e f ind ings s h a l l be made by the Board, however, the a p p e l l a n t o r t h e app l i can t , as t h e case may be, i n a d d i t i o n t o the Borough, may, p r i o r t o t h e dec i s ion of the hear ing , waive dec i s ion or f ind ings by the Board and accept t h e dec i s ion o r f ind ings of t he hea r ing o f f i c e r as f i n a l .

4 . The p a r t i e s t o the hea r ing s h a l l be the Borough, any person a f f e c t e d by t h e a p p l i c a t i o n who h a s made t imely appearance of record before the Board, and any o t h e r person inc lud ing c iv i c or community o rgan iza t ions permit ted t o appear by t h e Board. The Board s h a l l have power t o r e q u i r e t h a t a l l persons who wish t o be considered p a r t i e s e n t e r appearances i n w r i t i n g on forms provided by t h e Board f o r t h a t purpose.

5. The chairman or a c t i n g chairman of t he Board or t h e hear ing o f f i c e r p r e s i d i n g s h a l l have power t o adminis te r oa ths and i s s u e subpoenas

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t o compel t he a t tendance of wi tnesses and the product ion of relevant documents and papers , inc luding wi tnesses and documents reques ted by the p a r t i e s .

6 . The par t ies s h a l l have the r i g h t t o be represented by counse l and s h a l l be a f forded t h e oppor tuni ty t o respond and present evidence and argument and cross-examine adverse wi tnes ses on a l l r e l e v a n t i s sues .

7. Formal r u l e s of evidence s h a l l n o t apply, b u t i r r e l e v a n t , immater- i a l , o r unduly r e p e t i t i o u s evidence may be excluded.

8. The Board o r t h e hea r ing o f f i c e r , as the case may be , s h a l l keep a s tenographic record of t h e proceedings. The appearance f e e f o r a steno- grapher s h a l l be shared equa l ly by t h e a p p l i c a n t and the Board. The c o s t of t h e o r i g i n a l t r a n s c r i p t s h a l l be pa id by t h e Board i f t h e t r a n s c r i p t is ordered by the Board o r hear ing o f f i c e r o r s h a l l be paid by t h e person appeal ing from t h e dec i s ion of the Board i f such appea l i s made, and i n e i t h e r event t h e c o s t of a d d i t i o n a l cop ie s s h a l l be pa id by t h e person reques t ing such copy o r copies . I n o t h e r cases t h e p a r t y r eques t ing the o r i g i n a l t r a n s c r i p t sha l l bea r the c o s t t h e r e o f .

9. The Board or t h e hear ing o f f i c e r s h a l l n o t communicate, d i r e c t l y o r i n d i r e c t l y , w i th any p a r t y or h i s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s i n connect ion wi th any i s s u e involved except upon n o t i c e and oppor tuni ty f o r a l l p a r t i e s t o p a r t i c i p a t e , s h a l l no t t ake n o t i c e of any communication, r e p o r t s , s t a f f memoranda, o r o t h e r materials, except adv ice from t h e i r s o l i c i t o r , un less t h e p a r t i e s are af forded an oppor tuni ty t o con te s t t h e material s o no t i ced and s h a l l no t i n s p e c t t h e s i t e or i t s surroundings a f t e r t h e commencement of hear ings w i t h any p a r t y o r h i s r e p r e s e n t a t i v e u n l e s s a l l p a r t i e s are given an oppor tuni ty t o be p re sen t .

10. The Board o r t h e hear ing o f f i c e r , as t h e case may b e , s h a l l render a w r i t t e n d e c i s i o n or, when no dec i s ion is c a l l e d f o r , make w r i t t e n f ind ings on t h e a p p l i c a t i o n w i t h i n fo r ty - f ive (45) days a f t e r t h e las t hear ing before t h e Board o r hea r ing o f f i c e r . Where the a p p l i c a t i o n is contes ted o r denied, each d e c i s i o n s h a l l b e accompanied by f ind ings of f a c t and conclusions based thereon toge ther w i t h t h e reasons t h e r e f o r . Conclu- s i o n s based on any p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter or of any l a w , ordinance, r u l e or r e g u l a t i o n s h a l l con ta in a r e f e r e n c e t o t h e p rov i s ion r e l i e d on and t h e reasons why t h e conclus ion i s deemed appropr i a t e i n t h e l i g h t o f t he f a c t s found. I f t h e hea r ing i s conducted by a hea r ing o f f i c e r , and the re has been no s t i p u l a t i o n t h a t h i s dec i s ion or f ind ings are f i n a l , the Board s h a l l make h i s r e p o r t and recommendations a v a i l a b l e t o t h e p a r t i e s w i th in fo r ty - f ive (45) days and t h e p a r t i e s s h a l l be e n t i t l e d t o make w r i t t e n r ep resen ta t ions thereon t o t h e Board p r i o r t o f i n a l dec i s ion o r e n t r y of f ind ings , and the Board's dec i s ion s h a l l be en tered no l a t e r than t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r the r e p o r t of t h e hear ing o f f i c e r . Where t h e Board f a i l s t o render the dec i s ion w i t h i n t h e per iod requi red by t h i s subsec t ion , o r f a i l s t o hold t h e r equ i r ed hear ing wi th in s i x t y (60) days from the d a t e of t he a p p l i c a n t ' s r eques t for a hear ing , t h e dec is ion s h a l l be deemed t o have been rendered i n favor of t h e app l i can t un less t he a p p l i c a n t has agreed i n w r i t i n g o r on t h e record t o an ex tens ion o f time. When a dec i s ion has been rendered i n f avor of t h e a p p l i c a n t because of t he f a i l u r e of t he Board t o meet or render a dec i s ion as hereinabove provided, t he Board s h a l l give publ ic n o t i c e of t h e s a i d d e c i s i o n wi th in t e n (IO) days from t h e l a s t day i t could have m e t t o r ende r a dec i s ion i n the same manner as provided i n subsec t ion (1) of t h i s Sec t ion . I f the Board s h a l l f a i l t o provide such

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n o t i c e , the app l i can t may do so. Nothing i n t h i s subsec t ion s h a l l pre- j u d i c e t h e r i g h t of any pa r ty opposing t h e a p p l i c a t i o n t o appea l t h e dec i s ion t o a cour t of competent j u r i s d i c t i o n .

A copy of t h e f i n a l dec i s ion or, where no dec i s ion i s c a l l e d f o r , of t h e f i n d i n g s s h a l l be de l ivered t o the app l i can t personal ly or mailed t o him no t l a t e r than the day following i t s da te . To a l l o the r persons who have f i l e d t h e i r name and address wi th t h e Board n o t l a t e r than the l a s t day of t h e hear ing , t he Board s h a l l provide by m a i l or otherwise, b r i e f no t i ce of t h e dec i s ion o r f ind ings and a s ta tement of t he p l ace a t which the f u l l dec i s ion or f ind ings may be examined.

12. The Borough Council s h a l l e s t a b l i s h , by r e s o l u t i o n , f e e s wi th r e spec t t o hear ings before t h e Zoning Hearing Board.

11.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt . 11, 56; as r ev i sed by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

5 1209. J u r i s d i c t i o n .

1. and render f i n a l ad jud ica t ions i n t h e fol lowing matters:

The Zoning Hearing Board s h a l l have exc lus ive j u r i s d i c t i o n t o hea r

A. Substant ive cha l lenges t o t h e v a l i d i t y of any land use ordinance, except those brought before t h e Borough Council pursuant t o 55609.1 and 916.1 (a) (2) of t h e Pennsylvania Munic ipa l i t i e s Planning Code ( h e r e i n a f t e r "MPC"), 53 P.S. 5510609.1, 10916.1,

B. Challenges t o the v a l i d i t y of a land use ordinance r a i s i n g procedural ques t ions o r a l l eged d e f e c t s i n the process of enactment o r adopt ion which chal lenges s h a l l be r a i s e d by an appeal taken wi th in t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r the e f f e c t i v e d a t e of s a i d ordinance. Where the ordinance appealed from i s the i n i t i a l zoning ordinance of t he Borough and a Zoning Hearing. Board has no t bean previous ly estab- l i s h e d , t h e appea l r a i s i n g procedural ques t ions s h a l l be taken d i r e c t l y t o cour t .

C. Appeals from the determinat ion of t h e Zoning Of f i ce r , including , but no t l imi t ed t o , the gran t ing o r d e n i a l of any permit , or f a i l u r e t o act on the a p p l i c a t i o n t h e r e f o r , t h e issuance of any cease and d e s i s t o rde r or t h e r e g i s t r a t i o n o r r e f u s a l t o r e g i s t e r any nonconforming use , s t r u c t u r e or l o t .

, D. Appeals from a determinat ion by t h e Borough engineer or t h e Zoning Of f i ce r w i th r e fe rence t o the admin i s t r a t ion of any f loodp la in or f lood hazard ordinance or such p rov i s ions wi th in a land use ordinance.

Applicat ions f o r va r i ances from t h e terms of t h i s Chapter and f lood hazard ordinance o r such provis ions wi th in a land use ordinance, pursuant t o 4910.2 of t h e MPC, 53 P . S . 510910.2.

F. Applicat ions f o r s p e c i a l except ions under t h i s Chapter or f loodp la in o r f lood hazard ordinance o r such p rov i s ions wi th in a land use ordinance, pursuant t o 5912.1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 510912.1.

G. Appeals from t h e de te rmina t ion of any o f f i c e r o r agency charged wi th t h e admin i s t r a t ion of any t r a n s f e r s of development r i g h t s or performance dens i ty p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter.

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H. Appeals from the Zoning O f f i c e r ' s determinat ion under 1916.2 of t he MPC, 53 P.S. 110916.2.

I. Appeals from the determinat ion of t h e Zoning O f f i c e r or Borough engineer i n the adminis t ra t ion of any land use ordinance or provis ion thereof wi th r e fe rence t o sedimentat ion and e ros ion c o n t r o l and storm water management i n s o f a r as t h e same r e l a t e t o development no t involving a p p l i c a t i o n s under A r t i c l e V or V I 1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 1110501 e t seq . , 10701 - e t 9. 2 . The Borough Council, s h a l l have exc lus ive j u r i s d i c t i o n t o h e a r and

A. A l l a p p l i c a t i o n s f o r approvals of planned r e s i d e n t i a l developments under A r t i c l e V I 1 of t h e MPC pursuant t o t h e p rov i s ions of 5702 of t he MPC, 53 P.S. 510702.

B. A l l a p p l i c a t i o n s pursuant t o 1508 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 810508, f o r approval of subdiv is ions or land developments under Art ic le V of t he MPC, 53 P.S. 910501 e t seq.

C. Appl ica t ions for cond i t iona l use under t h e express p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter.

D. Appl icat ions f o r c u r a t i v e amendment t o t h i s Chapter or pursuant t o 11 609.1 and 916. l (a) of t he MPC, 53 P . S . 1110609.1, 109 16.1 ( a ) .

E. A l l p e t i t i o n s f o r amendments t o land use ordinances, pursuant

render f i n a l ad judica t ions i n t h e fol lowing mat te rs :

t o t he procedures s e t f o r t h i n 9609 of the MPC, 53 P.S. 110609. i .,,

F. Appeals from t h e determinat ion of t he Zoning O f f i c e r or t he Borough engineer i n t h e admin i s t r a t ion of any land use ordinance or provis ions thereof wi th r e fe rence t o sedimentat ion and e ros ion c o n t r o l and storm water management i n s o f a r as t h e same r e l a t e t o a p p l i c a t i o n s f o r land development under A r t i c l e s V and V I 1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. §§LO501 e t seq., 10701 e t seq. Where such de termina t ion r e l a t e s only t o development no t i n v z v i n g an A r t i c l e V o r V I 1 a p p l i c a t i o n , the appeal from such de termina t ion of t he Zoning Of f i ce r or t he Borough engineer s h a l l be t o the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant t o t h i s Section. Where t h e app l i cab le land use ordinance v e s t s j u r i s d i c t i o n f o r f i n a l admin i s t r a t ion of subdiv is ion and land development appl ica- t i o n s i n t h e Planning Commission, a l l appea ls from de termina t ions under t h i s subsec t ion s h a l l be t o the Planning Commission and a l l appeals from the dec i s ion of t he Planning Commission s h a l l be t o cour t .

(Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

11210. Variances.

1. The Zbning Hearing Board s h a l l hear r e q u e s t s for v a r i a n c e s where i t is a l l eged t h a t t he p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter i n f l i c t unnecessary hardship upon t h e app l i can t . The Board may by r u l e p r e s c r i b e the form of a p p l i c a t i o n and may r e q u i r e pre l iminary a p p l i c a t i o n t o t h e Zoning Of f i ce r . The Board may g r a n t a v a r i a n c e , provided t h a t a l l of t h e fol lowing f ind ings

A. That t he re are unique phys ica l c i rcumstances o r cond i t ions , inc luding i r r e g u l a r i t y , narrowness, o r shallowness of l o t s i z e o r

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shape , o r excep t iona l topographical o r o t h e r p h y s i c a l c o n d i t i o n s p e c u l i a r t o t h e p a r t i c u l a r proper ty and t h a t t h e unnecessary hardship i s due t o such cond i t ions and n o t t h e c i rcumstances o r cond i t ions g e n e r a l l y c r e a t e d by t h e provis ions of t h i s Chapter i n the neighborhood o r d i s t r i c t i n which the proper ty i s loca ted .

B. That because of such p h y s i c a l c i rcumstances o r c o n d i t i o n s , t h e r e i s no p o s s i b i l i t y t h a t t h e p rope r ty can be developed i n s t r ic t conformity wi th t h e p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter and t h a t t h e au thor iza- t i o n of a va r i ance is t h e r e f o r e necessary t o enable t h e reasonable use of t h e proper ty .

C. That such unnecessary hardship h a s n o t been c r e a t e d by t h e app 1 i c an t .

D. That t h e va r i ance , i f au tho r i zed , w i l l no t a l t e r t h e essen- t i a l c h a r a c t e r of t h e neighborhood o r d i s t r i c t i n which t h e proper ty i s l o c a t e d , no r s u b s t a n t i a l l y o r permanently impai r t h e appropr i a t e use o r development of ad jacent proper ty , nor be d e t r i m e n t a l t o t h e p u b l i c we l fa re .

E. That t he va r i ance , i f au tho r i zed , w i l l r e p r e s e n t t h e minimum v a r i a n c e t h a t w i l l a f f o r d r e l i e f and w i l l r e p r e s e n t t h e l e a s t modifi- c a t i o n p o s s i b l e of t h e r e g u l a t i o n i n i s s u e .

2. I n g r a n t i n g any va r i ance , t h e Board may a t t a c h such reasonable c o n d i t i o n s and safeguards as i t may deem necessa ry t o implement t h e purposes of t h i s Chapter and t h e Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Planning Code, 53 P.S. 510101 - e t seq. (Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51211. Spec ia l Exceptions. Where t h e Borough Counci l , i n t h i s Chapter, h a s s t a t e d s p e c i a l except ions t o be gran ted o r denied by t h e Zoning Hearing Board pursuant t o express s t anda rds and c r i t e r i a , t h e Board s h a l l h e a r and dec ide r e q u e s t s f o r such s p e c i a l except ions i n accordance w i t h such s t anda rds and c r i t e r i a . I n g r a n t i n g a s p e c i a l except ion , t he .Board may a t t a c h such reasonable cond i t ions and sa fegua rds , i n a d d i t i o n t o those expressed i n t h i s Chapter, as i t may deem necessa ry t o implement t h e purposes of t h i s Chapter and t h e Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Planning Code, 53 P.S. §lo101 - e t seq. (Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

41212. P a r t i e s Appel lant Before the Board. Appeals r a i s i n g the s u b s t a n t i v e v a l i d i t y of any land use ordinance (except t hose t o be brought b e f o r e t h e Borough Counci l pursuant t o t h e Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Code), p rocedura l q u e s t i o n s o r a l l e g e d d e f e c t s i n t h e p rocess of enactment o r adopt ion of a land use ordinance; o r from t h e de t e rmina t ion of t he Zoning O f f i c e r , i n c l u d i n g , b u t no t l i m i t e d t o , t h e g r a n t i n g o r d e n i a l of any pe rmi t , o r f a i l u r e t o act on t h e a p p l i c a t i o n t h e r e f o r , t h e i s suance of any cease and d e s i s t o r d e r o r t h e r e g i s t r a t i o n o r r e f u s a l t o r e g i s t e r any nonconforming use , s t r u c t u r e o r l o t ; from a de te rmina t ion by t h e Borough engineer o r t h e Zoning O f f i c e r wi th r e f e r e n c e t o t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of any f l o o d p l a i n o r f l o o d hazard ordinance o r such p r o v i s i o n s w i t h i n a land use ordinance; from t h e de te rmina t ion of any o f f i c e r o r agency charged w i t h t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n of any t r a n s f e r s of development r i g h t s o r performance d e n s i t y p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Chapter; from t h e de t e rmina t ion of t h e Zoning O f f i c e r o r Borough eng inee r i n the a d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f any land use ordinance

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o r p r o v i s i o n thereof wi th r e f e r e n c e t o sed imenta t ion and e r o s i o n c o n t r o l and s torm water management i n s o f a r as t h e same r e l a t e t o development n o t i nvo lv ing subd iv i s ion and l and development o r planned r e s i d e n t i a l development may be f i l e d wi th t h e Zoning Hearing Board i n w r i t i n g by t h e landowner a f f e c t e d , any o f f i c e r o r agency of t h e Borough, o r any person aggrieved. Requests f o r a va r i ance and f o r s p e c i a l except ion may be f i l e d w i t h t h e Board by any landowner o r any t enan t w i t h t h e permission of such landowner. (Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51213. Time Limi ta t ions .

1. No person s h a l l be allowed t o f i l e any proceeding w i t h t h e Zoning Hearing Board l a t e r than t h i r t y (30) days a f te r an a p p l i c a t i o n f o r development, p re l imina ry or f i n a l , h a s been approved by t h e Borough i f such proceeding i s designed t o secure r e v e r s a l o r t o l i m i t t h e approva l i n any manner u n l e s s such person a l l e g e s and proves t h a t he had no n o t i c e , know- l edge o r reason t o b e l i e v e t h a t such approval had been given. I f such person has succeeded t o h i s i n t e re s t a f te r such approval , he s h a l l be bound by t h e knowledge of h i s predecessor i n in te res t . The f a i l u r e of anyone o t h e r t han t h e landowner t o appea l from an adverse d e c i s i o n on a t e n t a t i v e p l a n o r from an adve r se d e c i s i o n by t h e Zoning O f f i c e r on a cha l l enge t o t h e v a l i d i t y of t h i s Chapter o r a n amendment h e r e t o o r map o r a n amendment t h e r e t o s h a l l p rec lude an appea l from a f i n a l approval except i n t h e case where t h e f i n a l submission s u b s t a n t i a l l y d e v i a t e s from t h e approved t en ta - t i v e approval .

2. A l l appea l s from de te rmina t ions adve r se t o t h e landowner s h a l l be f i l e d by t h e landowner w i t h i n t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r n o t i c e of t h e de t e rmina t ion i s i s sued .

(Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51214. S tay o f Proceedings. 1. Upon f i l i n g of any appea l proceeding be fo re t h e Zoning Hearing

Board and dur ing i t s pendency b e f o r e t h e Board, a l l land development pursuant t o any cha l lenged ord inance , o r d e r o r approva l of t h e Zoning O f f i c e r o r of any agency o r body, and a l l o f f i c i a l a c t i o n the reunde r , s h a l l be s t ayed u n l e s s t h e Zoning O f f i c e r o r any o t h e r a p p r o p r i a t e agency or ' body c e r t i f i e s t o t h e Board f a c t s i n d i c a t i n g t h a t such s t a y would cause imminent p e r i l t o l i f e o r p r o p e r t y , i n which c a s e t h e development o r o f f i c i a l a c t i o n s h a l l n o t b e s t ayed o therwise than by a r e s t r a i n i n g o r d e r , which may be granted by t h e Board o r by t h e c o u r t having j u r i s d i c t i o n of zoning appea l s , on p e t i t i o n , a f t e r n o t i c e t o t h e Zoning O f f i c e r or o t h e r a p p r o p r i a t e agency o r body. When a n a p p l i c a t i o n f o r development, p re l imina ry o r f i n a l , has been duly approved and proceedings designed t o r e v e r s e o r l i m i t t h e approv- a l are f i l e d w i t h t h e Board by persons o t h e r than t h e a p p l i c a n t , t h e a p p l i c a n t may p e t i t i o n t h e c o u r t having j u r i s d i c t i o n of zoning appea l s t o o r d e r such persons t o p o s t bond as a c o n d i t i o n t o con t inu ing t h e proceed- i n g s be fo re t h e Board.

A f t e r t h e p e t i t i o n i s p resen ted , t h e c o u r t s h a l l ho ld a h e a r i n g t o determine i f t h e f i l i n g o f t h e appea l i s f r i v o l o u s . A t t h e hea r ing , evidence may be p re sen ted on t h e merits of t h e case. It sha l l be t h e burden of t h e a p p l i c a n t f o r a bond t o prove t h e appea l i s f r i v o l o u s . A f t e r c o n s i d e r a t i o n of a l l evidence p resen ted , i f t h e cour t de te rmines t h a t t h e

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11216. Amendments.

1. Amendments t o t h i s Chapter s h a l l become e f f e c t i v e on ly a f t e r a p u b l i c hea r ing he ld pu r suan t t o pub l i c n o t i c e . A b r i e f summary s e t t i n g f o r t h t h e p r i n c i p a l p r o v i s i o n s of t h e proposed amendment and a r e fe rence t o

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appeal. i s f r i v o l o u s , i t s h a l l g r a n t t he p e t i t i o n f o r a bond. The r i g h t t o p e t i t i o n t h e cour t t o o r d e r t h e a p p e l l a n t s t o p o s t bond may be waived by t h e appe l l ee , b u t such waiver may be revoked by him i f an appea l is taken from a f i n a l d e c i s i o n of the cour t .

3. The ques t ion whether o r no t such p e t i t i o n should be g ran ted and t h e amount of t h e bond s h a l l be w i t h i n the sound d i s c r e t i o n of t h e c o u r t . An orde r denying a p e t i t i o n f o r bond s h a l l be i n t e r l o c u t o r y . An o r d e r d i r e c t i n g t h e responding p a r t y t o pos t a bond s h a l l be i n t e r l o c u t o r y .

I f an appea l i s taken by a respondent t o t h e p e t i t i o n f o r a bond from an o rde r of t h e c o u r t d i smis s ing a zoning appea l f o r r e f u s a l t o pos t a bond and t h e a p p e l l a t e c o u r t s u s t a i n s t h e o r d e r of t h e c o u r t below t o p o s t a bond, t h e respondent t o t h e p e t i t i o n f o r a bond, upon motion of t h e p e t i t i o n e r and a f t e r hea r ing i n the cour t having j u r i s d i c t i o n of zoning appea ls , s h a l l be l i a b l e f o r a l l reasonable c o s t s , expenses and a t t o r n e y f e e s incu r red by t h e p e t i t i o n e r .

(Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

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§1215. E f f e c t o f Board 's Decis ion.

1. I f a v a r i a n c e i s g ran ted o r t h e i s suance of a permi t is approved, o r o t h e r a c t i o n by the a p p e l l a n t is au thor i zed , t he necessary permi t s h a l l be secured and t h e au tho r i zed a c t i o n begun w i t h i n t h r e e (3) months a f t e r t he d a t e when t h e v a r i a n c e is f i n a l l y g ran ted o r t h e i s suance of a permi t is f i n a l l y approved o r t h e o t h e r a c t i o n by t h e a p p e l l a n t is au thor ized; and t h e b u i l d i n g o r a l t e r a t i o n as t h e case may b e , s h a l l be completed w i t h i n twelve (12) months of s a i d d a t e . For good cause t h e Board may, upon a p p l i c a t i o n i n w r i t i n g s t a t i n g t h e reasons t h e r e f o r , extend e i t h e r t h e t h r e e ( 3 ) month o r twelve (12) month per iod . '

2 . Should t h e a p p e l l a n t o r a p p l i c a n t f a i l t o o b t a i n t h e necessary permi ts w i t h i n s a i d t h r e e (3) month pe r iod , o r having ob ta ined t h e p e r m i t should he f a i l t o commence work thereunder w i t h i n such t h r e e ( 3 ) month pe r iod , i t s h a l l be conc lus ive ly presumed t h a t t h e a p p e l l a n t o r a p p l i c a n t has waived, withdrawn, o r abandoned h i s appea l o r h i s a p p l i c a t i o n , and a l l p rov i s ions , v a r i a n c e s and pe rmi t s gran ted t o him s h a l l be deemed automa- t i c a l l y r e sc inded by t h e Board.

3 . Should t h e a p p e l l a n t o r a p p l i c a n t commence c o n s t r u c t i o n o r a l t e r - a t i o n w i t h i n said three ( 3 ) month pe r iod but should he f a i l t o complete such cons t ruc t ion o r a l t e r a t i o n s w i t h i n s a i d twelve (12) month pe r iod , t h e Board may upon t e n (10) days n o t i c e i n w r i t i n g r e s c i n d o r revoke t h e gran ted va r i ance , o r t h e i s suance of t h e permit o r pe rmi t s , o r t h e o t h e r a c t i o n au tho r i zed t o t h e a p p e l l a n t o r a p p l i c a n t , i f t h e Board f i n d s t h a t a good cause appears f o r t h e f a i l u r e t o complete w i t h i n such twelve (12) month pe r iod , and i f t h e Board f u r t h e r f i n d s t h a t c o n d i t i o n s have so a l t e r e d o r changed i n t h e in te rva l s i n c e t h e g r a n t i n g of t h e v a r i a n c e , permi t o r a c t i o n , t h a t r e v o c a t i o n or r e c i s s i o n of t h e a c t i o n i s j u s t i f i e d .

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 11; as added by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

(27, § 1216 (1) , cont ' d) (27, §1216(1), cont 'd )

t h e p l a c e w i t h i n t h e Borough where cop ie s o f t h e proposed amendment may b e secured o r examined s h a l l be incorpora ted i n t h e p u b l i c n o t i c e . Unless t h e 1 proposed amendment shal l have been prepared by t h e Planning Commission, the Borough Council s h a l l submit t h e amendment t o t h e Planning Commission a t l ea s t t h i r t y (30) days p r i o r t o t h e h e a r i n g on such amendment t o provide t h e P lanning Commission an oppor tun i ty t o submit recommendations. I n a d d i t i o n , a t l eas t t h i r t y (30) days p r i o r t o t h e p u b l i c h e a r i n g on t h e amendment, t h e Borough s h a l l submit the proposed amendment t o the County p lanning agency f o r recommendations.

2. Within t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r adop t ion , t h e Borough Council s h a l l forward a c e r t i f i e d copy of t h e amendment to t h e County p l ann ing agency.

3 . Proposed amendments s h a l l n o t be enac ted u n l e s s n o t i c e of proposed enactment is g iven i n t h e manner s e t f o r t h i n t h i s Sec t ion , and s h a l l i nc lude t h e t ime and p l a c e of t h e meeting a t which passage w i l l be consid- e r e d , a r e f e r e n c e t o a p l a c e wi th in t h e Borough where cop ie s of t h e proposed amendment may be examined wi thout charge o r ob ta ined f o r a charge n o t g r e a t e r than t h e c o s t t he reo f . The Borough Council s h a l l p u b l i s h t h e proposed amendment once i n a newspaper of g e n e r a l c i r c u l a t i o n i n t h e Borough n o t more than s i x t y (60) days no r less than seven ( 7 ) days p r i o r t o passage. P u b l i c a t i o n of t h e proposed amendment s h a l l i nc lude e i t h e r t h e f u l l t e x t t he reo f o r t h e t i t l e and a b r i e f summary, prepared by t h e Borough s o l i c i t o r and s e t t i n g f o r t h a l l t h e p r o v i s i o n s i n reasonable d e t a i l . I f the f u l l text i s n o t included:

A. A copy the reo f s h a l l be s u p p l i e d t o a newspaper of g e n e r a l c i r c u l a t i o n i n t h e Borough a t t h e t i m e t h e p u b l i c n o t i c e is publ i shed .

B. An a t t e s t e d copy of t he proposed amendment s h a l l be f i l e d i n t h e County l a w l i b r a r y (or o t h e r County o f f i c e des igna ted by t h e County Commissioners).

4. I n t h e event s u b s t a n t i a l amendments are made i n t h e proposed amendment, be fo re v o t i n g upon enactment, t h e Borough Counci l s h a l l , a t least t e n (10) days p r i o r t o enactment, r e a d v e r t i s e , i n one (1) newspaper of g e n e r a l c i r c u l a t i o n i n t h e Borough, a b r i e f summary s e t t i n g f o r t h a l l t h e p r o v i s i o n s i n reasonable d e t a i l t o g e t h e r w i t h a summary of t h e amendments.

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(Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51217. Enactment of Zoning 0rdinance.Amendments.

1. The Borough Counci l may from t i m e t o t i m e amend, supplement, o r r e p e a l any of t h e r e g u l a t i o n s and p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Chapter. The procedure f o r t h e p r e p a r a t i o n of a proposed zoning ord inance as se t f o r t h i n 5607 of t h e Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s P lann ing Code, 53 P.S. I10607, i s hereby dec la red o p t i o n a l .

2 . Before v o t i n g on t h e enactment of an amendment, t h e Borough Council s h a l l ho ld a p u b l i c hea r ing the reon , pursuant t o p u b l i c n o t i c e . In a d d i t i o n , i f t h e proposed amendment invo lves a zoning map change, n o t i c e of s a i d p u b l i c h e a r i n g s h a l l b e conspicuously pos t ed by the Borough a t p o i n t s deemed s u f f i c i e n t by t h e Borough a long t h e pe r ime te r of t h e t r ac t t o n o t i f y p o t e n t i a l l y i n t e r e s t e d c i t i z e n s . The a f f e c t e d t r ac t o r area s h a l l be pos ted a t l eas t one ( 1 ) week p r i o r t o t h e d a t e of t h e hea r ing .

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3 . I n t h e case of an amendment o t h e r than t h a t prepared by t h e P lanning Commission t h e Borough Council s h a l l submit each such amendment t o the Planning Commission a t l eas t t h i r t y (30) days p r i o r t o t h e h e a r i n g on such proposed amendment t o provide t h e Planning Commission an oppor tun i ty t o submit recommendations.

4. I f , a f t e r any pub l i c hea r ing h e l d upon an amendment, t h e proposed amendment is changed s u b s t a n t i a l l y , o r is r e v i s e d , t o i n c l u d e l and pre- v i o u s l y n o t a f f e c t e d by i t , t h e Borough Council s h a l l ho ld ano the r pub l i c hea r ing , pursuant t o p u b l i c n o t i c e , be fo re proceeding t o v o t e on t h e amendment.

5. A t l eas t t h i r t y (30) days p r i o r t o t h e p u b l i c hea r ing on t h e amendment by t h e Borough Counci l , t h e Borough s h a l l submit t h e proposed amendment t o t h e county p lanning agency f o r recommendations.

6. Within t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r enactment, a copy o f t h e amendment t o t h i s Chapter s h a l l be forwarded t o t h e county p lanning agency.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t . 11, 17; as r e v i s e d by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51218. Procedure f o r Landowner Cura t ive Amendments.

1. A landowner who d e s i r e s t o cha l l enge on s u b s t a n t i v e grounds the v a l i d i t y of t h i s Chapter o r t h e Zoning Map o r any p r o v i s i o n t h e r e o f , which p r o h i b i t s o r r e s t r i c t s t h e u s e o r development of land i n which he has an i n t e r e s t may submit a c u r a t i v e amendment t o t h e Borough Council w i t h a w r i t t e n r eques t t h a t h i s cha l l enge and proposed amendment be heard and decided as provided i n 19 16.1 of t h e Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Planning Code ( h e r e i n a f t e r "MPC") , 53 P. S. 510916.1. The c u r a t i v e amendment and cha l lenge s h a l l be r e f e r r e d t o t h e Planning Commission and t h e county plan- n ing agency as provided i n 1609 and n o t i c e of t h e hea r ing thereon s h a l l be g iven as provided i n 55613 and 916.1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 5510609, 10610, and 10916.1.

2. The hea r ing s h a l l b e conducted i n accordance w i t h 1908 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 510908, and a l l r e f e r e n c e s t h e r e i n t o t h e Zoning Hearing Board s h a l l , f o r purposes of t h i s Sec t ion be r e f e r e n c e s t o t h e Borough Council . I f t h e Borough does n o t accep t a landowner 's c u r a t i v e amendment brought i n accordance w i t h t h i s s u b s e c t i o n and a cour t subsequent ly r u l e s t h a t t h e cha l lenge has m e r i t , t h e c o u r t ' s d e c i s i o n s h a l l n o t r e s u l t i n a d e c l a r a t i o n of i n v a l i d i t y f o r t h i s e n t i r e Chapter and Zoning Map, b u t only f o r those p rov i s ions which s p e c i f i c a l l y r e l a t e t o t h e landowner' s c u r a t i v e amendment and cha l lenge .

3 . The Borough Counci l , i f i t determines t h a t a v a l i d i t y cha l lenge has merit , may accept a landowner 's c u r a t i v e amendment, w i t h o r without r e v i s i o n , o r may adopt an a l t e r n a t i v e amendment which w i l l cure t h e chal- lenged d e f e c t s . The Borough Counci l s h a l l cons ider t h e c u r a t i v e amendments, p l ans and explana tory material submit ted by t h e landowner and s h a l l a l s o consider :

A. The impact of t h e proposa l upon roads , sewer f a c i l i t i e s , water s u p p l i e s , s choo l s and o t h e r p u b l i c s e r v i c e f a c i l i t i e s ;

B. I f t h e p roposa l i s f o r a r e s i d e n t i a l use, t h e impact of t h e proposa l upon r e g i o n a l housing needs and t h e e f f e c t i v e n e s s of t h e proposa l i n provid ing housing u n i t s of a type a c t u a l l y a v a i l a b l e t o

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and a f f o r d a b l e by classes of persons o therwise unlawful ly excluded by

C. The s u i t a b i l i t y of t h e s i t e f o r t h e i n t e n s i t y of use proposed by t h e s i t e ' s s o i l s , s l o p e s , woodlands, wet lands , f l o o d p l a i n s , aqui- f e r s , n a t u r a l r e sources and o t h e r n a t u r a l f e a t u r e s ;

D. The impact of t h e proposed use on t h e s i t e ' s s o i l s , s l o p e s , woodlands, wet lands, f l o o d p l a i n s , n a t u r a l r e s o u r c e s and n a t u r a l f e a t u r e s , t h e degree t o which t h e s e a r e p r o t e c t e d o r des t royed , t h e to l e rance of t h e r e sources t o development and any adve r se environmen- t a l impacts ; and,

The impact of t h e proposa l on t h e p r e s e r v a t i o n of a g r i c u l t u r e and o t h e r l and uses which are e s s e n t i a l t o p u b l i c h e a l t h and we l fa re .

t he chal lenged p rov i s ions of t h i s Chapter o r Zoning Map. I

E.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, P t , 11, §8; as r e v i s e d by Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

11219. Procedure f o r Borough Cura t ive Amendments.

1. I f t h e Borough determines t h a t t h i s Chapter , o r any p o r t i o n h e r e o f , i s s u b s t a n t i a l l y i n v a l i d , i t s h a l l take t h e fo l lowing a c t i o n s :

A. The Borough shal l d e c l a r e by formal a c t i o n , t h i s Chapter or p o r t i o n s hereof s u b s t a n t i a l l y i n v a l i d and propose t o p repa re a cura- t ive amendment t o overcome such i n v a l i d i t y . Within t h i r t y (30) days such d e c l a r a t i o n and p roposa l t h e Borough Counci l s h a l l :

(1) By r e s o l u t i o n make s p e c i f i c f i n d i n g s s e t t i n g f o r t h t h e

( a ) References t o s p e c i f i c u s e s which are e i t h e r no t pe rmi t t ed o r no t permi t ted i n s u f f i c i e n t q u a n t i t y ;

(b) Reference t o a class of use o r u s e s which r e q u i r e s r e v i s i o n ; o r ,

(c) Reference t o th i s e n t i r e Chapter which r e q u i r e s r e v i s i o n s .

(2) Begin t o prepare and cons ide r a c u r a t i v e amendment t o

2. Within one hundred e i g h t y (180) days from t h e d a t e of t h e dec la ra - t i o n and p roposa l , t h e Borough s h a l l enac t a c u r a t i v e amendment t o va l i - d a t e , o r r e a f f i r m t h e v a l i d i t y o f , t h i s Chapter pursuant t o t h e p r o v i s i o n s of 1 609 of the Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s P lanning Code ( h e r e i n a f t e r

, '%PC"), 53 P.S. 110609, i n o r d e r t o c u r e t h e d e c l a r e d i n v a l i d i t y of t h i s Chapter.

dec l a red i n v a l i d i t y of t h i s Chapter which may inc lude : j

t h i s Chapter t o c o r r e c t t h e d e c l a r e d i n v a l i d i t y .

3 . Upon t h e i n i t i a t i o n of t h e procedures as se t f o r t h i n subsec t ion ( l ) , t h e Borough Counci l s h a l l n o t be r e q u i r e d t o e n t e r t a i n o r cons ide r any landowner 's c u r a t i v e amendment f i l e d under 5609.1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 110609.1, nor sha l l the Zoning Hearing Board be r e q u i r e d t o g ive a r e p o r t reques ted under 01909.1 o r 916.1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 4110909.1, 10916.1, subsequent t o t h e d e c l a r a t i o n and proposa l based upon t h e grounds i d e n t i c a l o r s u b s t a n t i a l l y s imilar t o those s p e c i f i e d by t h e r e s o l u t i o n r equ i r ed by subsec t ion (1) (A). Upon complet ion of t h e procedures s e t f o r t h i n subsec-

11609.1 and 916.1 of t h e MPC, 53 P.S. 0110609.1, 10916.1, s h a l l , from t h e t i o n s (1) and ( 2 ) , no r i g h t s t o a c u r e pursuant t o t h e p r o v i s i o n s of 1

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d a t e of t h e d e c l a r a t i o n and proposa l , accrue t o any landowner on t h e b a s i s of t h e s u b s t a n t i v e i n v a l i d i t y of t h i s Chapter f o r which t h e r e h a s been a c u r a t i v e amendment pursuant t o t h i s Sec t ion .

4 . The Borough, having u t i l i z e d t h e procedures s e t f o r t h i n t h i s S e c t i o n , may no t aga in u t i l i z e s a i d procedure f o r a pe r iod of t h i r t y - s i x (36) months fol lowing t h e d a t e of enactment of a c u r a t i v e amendment, o r r e a f f i r m a t i o n of t h e v a l i d i t y of t h i s Chapter; Provided, however, i f a f t e r t h e d a t e of d e c l a r a t i o n and proposa l t h e r e i s a s u b s t a n t i a l l y new duty imposed upon t h e Borough by v i r t u e of a change i n s t a t u t e o r by v i r t u e of a Pennsylvania Appel la te Court dec i s ion , t h e Borough may u t i l i z e t h e provis- i o n s of t h i s Sect ion t o propose a c u r a t i v e amendment t o t h i s Chapter t o f u l f i l l s a i d duty o r o b l i g a t i o n .

(Ord. 382, 9/14/1992)

51220. Fees f o r Appl ica t ion f o r Spec ia l Exception and f o r Variance. Each a p p l i c a n t f o r a s p e c i a l except ion or for a va r i ance s h a l l a t t i m e of making a p p l i c a t i o n pay a f e e f o r s a i d a p p l i c a t i o n as s e t by r e s o l u t i o n of t h e Council of t h e Borough of Laure lda le . (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975; as added by Ord. 359, November 13, 1990, 51)

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D. The Borough may commence a civil enforcement proceeding before a District Justice against any person, partnership or corporation who or which it is believed has violated this Chapter, or if applicable, a prior zoning ordinance. A person, partnership, or corporation who or which is found liable for said violation shall pay a judgment of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees as a result thereof. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, unless the District Justice determines that there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership or corporation violating the ordinance to have believed that there was no such violation, in which event there shall be deemed to have been only one ( 1 ) such violation until the fifth (5th) day following the date of the determination of a violation by the District Justice and thereafter each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, All judgments, costs and reasonable attorney's fees collected for the violation of zoning ordinances shall be paid over to the Borough. [Ord. 3711

E. No judgment shall be commenced, imposed, levied or payable in an enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough before a District Justice until a date is determined by the District Justice to be the date of violation. Each day the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation unless the District Justice determines that there was a good faith basis for the person, partnership or corporation violating or permitting the violation of this Part to have believed that there was no violation, in which case there shall be deemed only one ( 1 ) violation through and including the fifth (5th) day following the date the violation was determined by the District Justice to have begun. Thereafter, each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

F. If the defendant does not pay or does not timely appeal the judgment in the enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough before a District Justice, the Borough may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure. All judgments, costs and reasonable attorney's fees collected for the violation of this Part shall be paid to the Borough.

[Ord. 3621

(Ord. 266, 6 / 9 / 1 9 7 5 , Pt. 1 1 , 54; as amended by Ord. 3 5 6 , 5 / 8 / 1 9 8 9 , 5 1 ; by Ord. 356, 5 / 8 / 1 9 9 0 , 5 1 ; by Ord. 362, 4 / 9 / 1 9 9 0 , 511 & 2 ; and by Ord. 371, 1 / 1 4 / 1 9 9 1 , 551 & 2 )

51205. Zoning Hearing Board.

1. Creation and Membership - There is hereby created, to be appointed by the Borough Council a Zoning Hearing Board, consisting of three ( 3 ) members. Of the initial appointees to this Board, one ( 1 ) shall be desig- .nated until the first day of January following the date of this Chapter, one ( 1 ) until the first day of the second January thereafter, and one ( 1 ) until the first day of the third January thereafter. Their successors in offices shall be appointed on the expiration of their respective terms to serve three (3) years. The members.of the Board shall be removable for cause, by the Borough Council, upon written charges and after public hearings. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of any member

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whose term becomes vacant.

( 2 7 , §1205(1), cont'd)

2 . General Provisions - The Zoning Hearing Board shall be governed by the provisions of the "Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code", Act 247 , 1968, as amended or revised, and such other laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as may be applicable. As used in this Chapter unless the context .clearly indicates otherwise, the term "Board" shall refer to such Zoning Hearing Board, and "Act 247" shall refer to the Pennsylvania Munici- palities Planning Code" of 1968, as amended.

3 . Officers - The Board shall elect from its own membership its officers, who shall serve annual terms as such and may succeed themselves.

4. Meetings - Meetings shall be held at the call of the Board Chair- man and at such other times as the Board may determined.

5 . Hearings - Hearings will be held and records will be kept in accordance with Article IX, Act 247 , as amended.

6 . Powers - The Zoning Hearing Board shall have the following powers. A. To hear and decide appeals where it is alleged there is error

in any -order, requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of this Chapter or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto.

B, To hear and decide special exceptions to the terms of the Chapter upon which such Board is required to pass under this Chapter.

C. To authorize, upon appeal, in specific cases such variance from the terms of the Chapter as will not be contrary to public interest, where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of this Chapter will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the Chapter shall be observed and substan- tial justice done.

D. To hear challenges to the validity of the Chapter or map, except challenges over which the Board does not have jurisdiction as the same are set forth in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Act, as amended. In all such challenges, the Board shall take evidence and make a record in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Act, as amended. At the con- clusion of the hearing, the Board shall decide or contest questions and make findings on all relevant issues of fact which shall become part of the record on appeal to Court.

E. To conduct hearings on appeals including non-zoning issues but the Board shall have no power to pass upon non-zoning issues, but shall take evidence and make a record thereon as is provided in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Act as amended.

F. In exercising the above-mentioned powers, the Board may, in conformity with the provisions of this Part 1 2 , reverse and affirm, wholly or partly, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination appealed from, and may make such order, requirement, decision or determination as believed proper. Notice of such decision shall forthwith be given to all parties in interest.

(Ord. 266 , 6 / 9 / 1 9 7 5 , Pt. 11, 1 5 )

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C1206. Appeals t o t h e Zoning Hearing Board.

1. Appeals t o the Board may be made by any person o r by any Borough O f f i c i a l o r agency aggrieved o r a f f e c t e d by any d e c i s i o n of t he Zoning Of f i ce r . Such appea ls s h a l l be taken w i t h i n a reasonable t i m e as provided by the r u l e s of t h e Board by f i l i n g wi th t h e Zoning O f f i c e r and w i t h t h e Board a n o t i c e of appea l , spec i fy ing t h e grounds t h e r e o f . The Zoning O f f i c e r s h a l l f o r t h w i t h t r ansmi t t o the Board a l l t h e pape r s c o n s t i t u t i n g the record upon which t h e a c t i o n appealed from was taken. An appea l s h a l l s t a t e .

A. The name and address of t he a p p l i c a n t .

B. The name and address of t h e owner of t h e rea l es ta te t o be a f f e c t e d by such proposed except ion , o r var iance .

C. A b r i e f d e s c r i p t i o n and l o c a t i o n of t h e r e a l es ta te t o be a f f e c t e d by such proposed change.

D. A s ta tement of t he p re sen t zoning c l a s s i f i c a t i o n of t h e real e s t a t e i n ques t ion , t h e improvements thereon , and t h e p re sen t use the reo f .

E. A s ta tement of t he s e c t i o n of t h i s Chapter under which the va r i ance , o r except ion reques ted , may be allowed, and reasons why i t should be gran ted .

2 . Appeals t o t h e Zoning Hearing Board s h a l l be accompanied by the f e e s prescr ibed by the Borough Council pursuant t o Resolu t ion and s h a l l be made payable t o t h e Borough.

3 . An appea l t o t h e Board s h a l l s t a y a l l proceedings i n fu r the rance of t h e a c t i o n appealed from, un le s s t he Zoning O f f i c e r c e r t i f i e s t o the Board a f t e r the n o t i c e of appea l s h a l l have been f i l e d , t h a t by reason of f a c t s s t a t e d i n t h e c e r t i f i c a t e a s t a y would i n h i s op in ion cause imminent p e r i l of l i f e and/or proper ty . I n such a case proceedings s h a l l no t be s tayed otherwise than by a r e s t r a i n i n g o r d e r , which may be granted by t h e Board o r by a Court of r eco rd on a p p l i c a t i o n , on n o t i c e t o t h e Zoning O f f i c e r and f o r due cause shown.

4 . Upon r e c e i v i n g an appea l t h e Board s h a l l f i x a reasonable t ime and

A. By a d v e r t i s i n g a t l eas t one (1) week b e f o r e t h e hear ing a t l e a s t one (1) t i m e i n a newspaper of gene ra l c i r c u l a t i o n w i t h i n the Borough.

B. By ma i l ing due n o t i c e a t l eas t six (6) days p r i o r t o t h e d a t e of t he hea r ing t o t h e p a r t i e s i n i n t e r e s t .

C. By mai l ing due n o t i c e thereof t o the Borough Planning Commi- t t e e , t he County P lanning Agency, t h e Zoning O f f i c e r and such o t h e r persons who make t ime ly r e q u e s t s f o r t h e n o t i c e .

p l ace f o r a pub l i c hear ing thereon and s h a l l g ive n o t i c e t h e r e o f .

I 5. Publ ic Hearing - The Board s h a l l conduct a p u b l i c hear ing on such appea l a t which h e a r i n g any p a r t y may appear i n person , o r by agent o r a t t o r n e y , and a l l of s a i d p a r t i e s s o a f f e c t e d s h a l l be g iven an oppor tuni ty t o be heard.

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6. Decision of the Board - The Board shall decide the issue involved within forty-five (45) days after the hearing or if said hearing is continued within forty-five (45) days after said continued hearing. All actions of the Board shall be by resolution and a copy shall be furnished to the parties in interest and the Zoning Officer, and said resolution shall be retained by the Zoning Officer as a public record.

7. Effect of Board's Decision - A. If the variance is granted or the issuance of a permit is

approved, or other action by the appellant is authorized, the necessary permit shall be secured and the authorized action begun within three (3) months after the date when the variance is finally granted or the issuance of a permit is finally approved or the other action by the appellant is authorized; and the building or alteration, as the case may be, shall be completed within twelve (12) months of said date. For good cause the Board may, upon application in writing stating the reasons therefor, extend either the three (3 ) months or twelve ( 12) months ' period.

B. Should the appellant or applicant fail to obtain the necessary permits within said three (3) months' period, or having obtained the permit should he fail to commence work thereunder within such three (3) months' period, it shall be conclusively presumed that the appellant or applicant has waived, withdrawn, or abandoned his appeal or his application, and all provisions, variances and permits granted to him shall be deemed automatically rescinded by the Board.

C. Should the appellant or applicant commence construction or alteration within said three (3) months' period but should he fail to complete such construction or alterations within said twelve (12) months' period, the Board may upon ten (10) days notice in writing rescind or revoke the granted variance, or the issuance of the permit, or permits, or the other action authorized to the appellant or applicant, if the Board finds that a good cause appears for the failure to complete within such twelve (12) months' period, and if the Board further finds that conditions have so altered or changed in the interval since the granting of the variance, permit or action, that revocation or rescission of the action is justified.

(Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 11, 56)

51207. kendments. The Borough Council may from time to time, after public notice and hearing as hereinafter prescribed, amend, supplement, change or repeal this Chapter including the Zoning Map and in accordance with Act 247, as amended. Any amendment, supplement, change or repeal may be initiated by the Borough Planning Committee, the Borough Council or by a petition to the Borough Council. Such amendment, supplement, change or repeal shall be submitted to the Borough Planning Committee for its recommendations and shall be specifically found by the Borough Council to be in accordance with the spirit and intent of the formally adopted portions of the Comprehensive Plan before final action shall be taken by the Borough Council.

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1. Amendments I n i t i a t e d by t h e Borough Planning Committee - When an amendment, supplement, change o r r e p e a l i s i n i t i a t e d by t h e Borough Planning Committee, t h e proposa l s h a l l be presented t o t h e Borough Counci l , which s h a l l then proceed i n t h e same manner as wi th a p e t i t i o n t o t h e Borough Council which has a l r e a d y been reviewed by t h e Borough Planning Commit tee.

2. Amendment I n i t i a t e d by t h e Borough Council - When an amendment, supplement, change o r r e p e a l is i n i t i a t e d by t h e Borough Counci l , i t s h a l l submit t h e proposa l t o t h e Borough Planning Committee f o r review and recommendations.

3. Procedure f o r P e t i t i o n t o Borough Council - The p e t i t i o n f o r amendment, supplement, change o r r e p e a l s h a l l con ta in as f u l l y as p o s s i b l e a l l the informat ion reques ted by the Zoning O f f i c e r and s h a l l be s igned by a t least one record owner of t h e proper ty i n ques t ion whose s i g n a t u r e s h a l l be no ta r i zed a t t e s t i n g t o the t r u t h and c o r r e c t n e s s of a l l t h e f a c t s and informat ion presented i n t h e p e t i t i o n . A d e p o s i t e s t a b l i s h e d by t h e Borough Council s h a l l be pa id upon t h e f i l i n g of such p e t i t i o n f o r change and f o r t h e purpose of def ray ing t h e c o s t s of t h e proceedings p re sc r ibed he re in . In the event t he e s t a b l i s h e d c o s t of d e p o s i t i s i n s u f f i c i e n t t o pay. t he c o s t of t he proceedings, then t h e a p p l i c a n t s h a l l pay a l l c o s t s ove r and above the e s t a b l i s h e d c o s t .

4 . Referral t o Borough Planning Committee - A f t e r r e c e i p t of t he p e t i t i o n by the Borough Counci l , said p e t i t i o n s h a l l be presented t o t h e Borough Planning Committee f o r review and recommendations a t l e a s t t h i r t y (30) days p r i o r t o t h e pub l i c hear ing. I f t h e Borough Planning Committee s h a l l f a i l t o f i l e such a r e p o r t w i t h i n t h e t i m e and manner s p e c i f i e d , i t s h a l l be conc lus ive ly presumed t h a t t he Borough Planning Committee has approved t h e proposed amendment, supplement, change o r r e p e a l .

5. Pub l i c Hearin5 - The Borough Council s h a l l f i x a t i m e and p l a c e f o r a pub l i c hear ing a t which p a r t i e s of i n t e r e s t and c i t i z e n s s h a l l have a n oppor tun i ty t o be heard. Notice of t he time and place of such hea r ing s h a l l be publ ished i n one newspaper of gene ra l c i r c u l a t i o n i n t h e Borough once each week f o r two (2) success ive weeks, no t more than t h i r t y (30) days and not less than f o u r t e e n (14) days p r i o r t o t h e d a t e of s a i d hea r ings .

6. Act ion by t h e Borough Council - A t t h e time and p l a c e s p e c i f i e d , t h e Borough Council s h a l l conduct a hear ing on s a i d p e t i t i o n t o amend, supplement, change o r r e p e a l t h e Zoning Ordinance o r Zoning Map of t h e Borough and s h a l l t h e r e a f t e r w i t h i n a pe r iod of t h i r t y (30) days e i t h e r r e j e c t t h e proposed changes o r adopt an ord inance implementing t h e proposed change. The Borough Council may ad journ s a i d hea r ing a t i t s d i s c r e t i o n t o a time and p l ace c e r t a i n .

7. Authent ica t ion of O f f i c i a l Zoning Map - Whenever t h e r e h a s been a change i n t h e boundary of a Zoning Distr ic t o r r e c l a s s i f i c a t i o n Zoning D i s t r i c t adopted i n accordance wi th t h e above, t h e change o f f i c i a l map s h a l l be made, and s h a l l be duly c e r t i f i e d by t h e Sec re t a ry and s h a l l t h e r e a f t e r be r e f i l e d as p a r t of t h e permanent of t he Borough.

(Ord. 2 6 6 , 6/9./1975, P t . 11, 57)

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51208. Curative Amendments. The Borough Council shall conduct hearings on curative amendments submitted by land owners, give notice thereof and render decisions thereon, all in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Act. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt, 11, 58)

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51209. Appeals. All appeals from any decision of the Zoning Hearing Board, Borough Council, Zoning Officer, as applicable to the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County, shall be covered by the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975, Pt. 11, 59)

51210. Fees for Application for Special Exception and for Variance. Each applicant for a special exception or for a variance shall at time of making application pay a fee for said application as set by resolution of the Council of the Borough of Laureldale. (Ord. 266, 6/9/1975; as added by Ord. 359, November 13, 1990, 51)

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