§ 14-104. Applicability and Jurisdiction.

(1) Applicability.

All development and every principal and accessory use conducted within a structure or on a lot must conform with this Zoning Code.

(2) Compliance Required. 4

No building or structure may be erected, converted, enlarged, reconstructed, or altered for use, nor may any land, building, or structure be used or changed, except in accordance with all of the applicable regulations established by this Zoning Code, unless otherwise expressly stated, and, except for single- family residential uses, without first obtaining a use registration or zoning permit from L&I in accordance with the procedures set forth in § 14-303(6) (Zoning Permits). No lot of record that did not exist on the effective date of this Zoning Code shall be created, by subdivision or otherwise, that does not conform to the applicable requirements of this Zoning Code, unless allowed by § 14-110 (Transition from Prior Regulations).

 

Notes

4	Amended, Bill No. 120774-A (approved January 14, 2013).

(3) Property Owned, Leased, or Operated by Public Agencies. 5

Property owned, leased, or operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the United States, the City or any other public or governmental body or agency, shall be subject to the terms of this Zoning Code, as follows:

(a)   Where public or governmental uses are specifically listed in this Zoning Code, they shall be subject to the regulations in this Zoning Code;

(b)   Where public or governmental uses are not specifically listed, they shall be permitted only in districts permitting substantially similar private uses; and

(c)   Property owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the United States shall be exempt from the provisions of this Zoning Code only to the extent that the Pennsylvania or United States constitutions prohibit the regulation of those properties by the City.

 

Notes

5	Amended, Bill No. 120774-A (approved January 14, 2013).

§ 14-105. Relationship to Plan Documents.

(1) The Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan that is adopted by the Planning Commission ("the Commission") serves as the statement of goals, recommendations, and policies guiding the development of the physical environment of the City.

(2) Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

If a plan other than the Comprehensive Plan containing additional recommendations, policies, and standards regarding development within the City is prepared by the City or a public or quasi-public agency and is adopted by the Commission it will be considered an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and serve as an additional guide for the administration of this Zoning Code as described in § 14-105(3) (Adopted Plans Guide Discretionary Decisions). In the case of a direct conflict between the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan and an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan adopted after the Comprehensive Plan, the provisions of the later amendment govern.