ARTICLE I
General Provisions
General Provisions
§ 255-1. Title; when effective.
§ 255-2. Intent.
§ 255-3. Planning agency.
§ 255-4. Minimum requirements; objectives.
§ 255-5. Construal of provisions.
§ 255-6. Word usage.
§ 255-7. Definitions.
ARTICLE II
Districts
Districts
§ 255-8. Designation.
§ 255-9. Zoning Map.
§ 255-10. Interpretation of boundaries.
§ 255-11. Land for governmental functions excluded.
ARTICLE III
General Regulations
General Regulations
§ 255-12. General provisions.
§ 255-13. Expansion of use permitted by special exception or conditional use.
§ 255-14. Unobstructed view required.
§ 255-15. Lot, yard and bulk regulations.
§ 255-16. Reduction of lot area.
§ 255-17. Modification of front yard requirements.
§ 255-18. Access to public and private streets.
§ 255-19. Conversion requirements.
§ 255-20. Water requirements.
§ 255-21. Waste disposal.
§ 255-22. Mobile homes.
§ 255-23. Rear lots.
§ 255-24. Fencing.
§ 255-24.1. Merger of lots.
§ 255-24.2. Overlay district uses.
ARTICLE IV
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
§ 255-25. General provisions.
§ 255-26. Agriculture.
§ 255-27. Dwellings.
§ 255-28. Places of worship; schools.
§ 255-29. Lot, yard and bulk requirements.
§ 255-30. Antennas.
§ 255-30.1. Cellular communications antennas.
§ 255-30.2. Portable storage units.
§ 255-30.3. Crematories.
ARTICLE V
Steep Slopes, Impervious Surfaces and Riparian Corridors
Steep Slopes, Impervious Surfaces and Riparian Corridors
§ 255-31. Intent.
§ 255-32. Regulations pertaining to impervious surfaces.
§ 255-33. Permitted and prohibited uses and activities in riparian corridor.
§ 255-34. Regulations pertaining to steep slopes.
§ 255-35. Liability.
ARTICLE VI
Planned Residential Areas
Planned Residential Areas
§ 255-37. Review of plan.
ARTICLE VII
Residential Districts
Residential Districts
§ 255-38. General.
§ 255-39. Permitted uses.
§ 255-39.1. Decks.
§ 255-40. Truck exclusions.
§ 255-40.1 Storage of vehicles and equipment in street prohibited.
§ 255-41. Street repairs.
§ 255-42. Special exceptions.
§ 255-42.1. Conditional uses.
§ 255-43. A Residential District.
§ 255-43.1. A-1 and A-2 Residential Districts.
§ 255-43.2. Age Qualified Residential Community.
§ 255-44. B Residential Districts.
§ 255-45. C Residential District.
§ 255-45.1. NH Residential District.
ARTICLE VIII
MD Multi-Dwelling District
MD Multi-Dwelling District
§ 255-46. Purpose.
§ 255-47. Authorization.
§ 255-48. Use regulations.
§ 255-49. Tract, yard, unit and bulk requirements.
§ 255-50. Height regulations.
§ 255-50.1. Multiple dwelling development on transitional tracts.
§ 255-51. Parking.
§ 255-52. Senior assisted living residence.
§ 255-53. Development requirements; plan.
§ 255-53.1. Age-restricted multiple dwelling units.
§ 255-54. Submission of plans.
§ 255-55. (Reserved)
§ 255-56. Fire prevention.
§ 255-57. Condominium development.
ARTICLE IX
OC Office Center District
OC Office Center District
§ 255-58. Purpose; intent.
§ 255-59. Authorization.
§ 255-60. Use regulations.
§ 255-61. Development requirements; plan.
§ 255-61.1 Use and development requirements for mixed use developments.
§ 255-62. Submission of plans; review; approval.
ARTICLE X
(Reserved)
(Reserved)
§ 255-63. (Reserved)
§ 255-64. (Reserved)
§ 255-65. (Reserved)
§ 255-66. (Reserved)
§ 255-67. (Reserved)
§ 255-68. (Reserved)
§ 255-69. (Reserved)
ARTICLE XI
RE Recreational Districts
RE Recreational Districts
§ 255-70. Intent.
§ 255-71. Use regulations.
§ 255-72. Accessory uses.
§ 255-73. Prohibited locations.
§ 255-74. Required area.
§ 255-75. On-site parking.
§ 255-76. Performance standards.
§ 255-77. Submission of plan; approval.
§ 255-78. Amendment of approved plans.
ARTICLE XII
AHS Apartment House Special District
AHS Apartment House Special District
§ 255-79. Purpose.
§ 255-80. Use regulations.
§ 255-81. Lot, yard and bulk regulations.
§ 255-82. Development regulations.
§ 255-83. Parking.
§ 255-84. Submittal of plans; review; approval.
§ 255-85. (Reserved)
§ 255-86. Fire-resistive construction required.
ARTICLE XIII
INST Institutional Districts
INST Institutional Districts
§ 255-87. Purpose and intent.
§ 255-88. Use regulations.
§ 255-89. Lot, yard and bulk requirements.
§ 255-90. Life care complexes.
§ 255-90.1. Senior assisted living residence.
§ 255-91. Application procedure.
ARTICLE XIV
CR Commercial Retail District
CR Commercial Retail District
§ 255-92. Classification.
§ 255-93. Class L.
§ 255-94. Class I.
§ 255-95. Yard and bulk requirements.
§ 255-96. Development requirements.
§ 255-96.1. Outdoor storage.
ARTICLE XV
SC Shopping Center District
SC Shopping Center District
§ 255-97. Intent.
§ 255-98. Use regulations.
§ 255-99. Development requirements.
§ 255-100. Submission of plans; review; approval.
ARTICLE XVI
EC Employment Center District
EC Employment Center District
§ 255-101. Intent.
§ 255-102. Uses permitted by-right.
§ 255-103. Uses permitted by conditional uses.
§ 255-104. Prohibited uses.
§ 255-105. Emissions.
§ 255-106. Noises.
§ 255-107. Odors.
§ 255-108. Glare and heat.
§ 255-109. Vibration.
§ 255-110. Radioactivity; electrical disturbances.
§ 255-111. Outdoor storage and waste disposal.
§ 255-112. Power sources.
§ 255-113. Industrial waste and sewage.
§ 255-114. Traffic control.
§ 255-114.1. Stormwater management.
§ 255-115. Lot, yard and bulk regulations.
§ 255-116. Parking.
§ 255-116.1. (Reserved)
§ 255-116.2. Standards for conditional use approval.
§ 255-117. Submittal of plans; review; approval.
ARTICLE XVII
MHD Mobile Home Development District
MHD Mobile Home Development District
§ 255-118. Intent.
§ 255-119. Definitions.
§ 255-120. Use regulations.
§ 255-121. Development requirements.
§ 255-122. Lot, yard and bulk requirements.
§ 255-123. Common areas.
§ 255-124. Access and circulation.
§ 255-125. Parking.
§ 255-126. Buffers.
ARTICLE XVIII
MRD Mixed Residential District
MRD Mixed Residential District
§ 255-127. Intent.
§ 255-128. Definitions.
§ 255-129. Use regulations.
§ 255-130. Area regulations.
§ 255-131. Lot, yard and bulk requirements.
§ 255-132. Development regulations.
§ 255-133. Open space.
§ 255-134. Plans to be submitted.
ARTICLE XIX
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 255-135. Required spaces.
§ 255-136. Special exceptions.
§ 255-137. Reduction of facilities.
§ 255-138. Loading and unloading requirements.
§ 255-139. Driveways.
§ 255-140. Size of spaces.
§ 255-141. (Reserved)
§ 255-141.1. Handicapped-accessible parking.
ARTICLE XX
Nonconforming Uses
Nonconforming Uses
§ 255-142. Land.
§ 255-143. Buildings.
§ 255-144. Buildings under construction.
§ 255-145. Change of use.
§ 255-146. Discontinued use.
§ 255-147. Extension and expansion.
§ 255-148. Change or resumption.
§ 255-149. Destruction of building.
§ 255-150. Condemnation.
§ 255-151. Permit required.
ARTICLE XXI
Signs
Signs
§ 255-152. (Reserved)
§ 255-152.1. Declaration of legislative intent.
§ 255-152.2. General sign regulations for all districts.
§ 255-153. Residential districts.
§ 255-153.1. RE Recreational Districts.
§ 255-153.2. AHS Apartment House Special Districts.
§ 255-153.3. MD Multi-Dwelling Districts.
§ 255-153.4. INST Institutional Districts.
§ 255-153.5. DO Dresher Overlay Districts.
§ 255-153.6. FW Ft. Washington Village Districts.
§ 255-154. CR Commercial Retail Districts; SC Shopping Center Districts.
§ 255-155. EC Employment Center District and GFW Greater Fort Washington District.
§ 255-155.1. M Motel - Motor Inn - Motor Lodge Districts.
§ 255-155.2. OC Office Center Districts.
§ 255-156. Nonconforming signs.
§ 255-157. (Reserved)
§ 255-158. (Reserved)
§ 255-159. (Reserved)
ARTICLE XXII
Floodplain Conservation District
Floodplain Conservation District
§ 255-160. Intent.
§ 255-161. Overlay District.
§ 255-162. Establishment; boundaries.
§ 255-163. Boundary disputes.
§ 255-164. Permitted uses.
§ 255-165. Prohibited uses.
§ 255-166. Conditional uses.
§ 255-167. Application zoning permit, conditional use, or variance.
§ 255-168. Standards for conditional use or variance review and approval.
§ 255-169. Variances.
§ 255-170. Nonconforming structures and uses.
§ 255-171. Improvement and reconstruction of existing structures.
§ 255-171.1. Damaged existing structures.
§ 255-171.2. Special requirements for subdivisions and developments.
§ 255-171.3. Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 255-171.4. Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
§ 255-171.5. Design and construction standards.
§ 255-171.6. Additional permit requirements.
§ 255-171.7. Designation of the Floodplain Administrator.
§ 255-171.8. Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
§ 255-171.9. Review by County Conservation District.
§ 255-171.10. Review of application by others.
§ 255-171.11. Changes.
§ 255-171.12. Placards.
§ 255-171.13. Start of construction.
§ 255-171.14. Enforcement.
§ 255-171.15. Appeals.
§ 255-171.16. Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 255-171.17. Warning and disclaimer of liability.
ARTICLE XXIII
Zoning Hearing Board
Zoning Hearing Board
§ 255-172. Membership; terms; vacancies; alternates.
§ 255-173. Powers and duties.
§ 255-174. Standards for actions.
§ 255-175. Modification of orders.
§ 255-176. Rules of procedure.
§ 255-177. Meetings.
§ 255-178. Expert consultation.
§ 255-179. Hearings.
§ 255-180. Expiration of special exception or variance.
§ 255-181. Appeals.
§ 255-182. Fees.
§ 255-183. Plot or lot plan required.
§ 255-184. Burden of proof.
ARTICLE XXIV
Administration
Administration
§ 255-185. Zoning Officer.
§ 255-186. Powers and duties of Zoning Officer.
§ 255-187. Permits.
§ 255-188. Permit applications.
§ 255-189. Appeals.
§ 255-190. Fees.
ARTICLE XXV
Conditional Use by Board of Commissioners
Conditional Use by Board of Commissioners
§ 255-191. Review procedure.
§ 255-192. Conditional use application.
§ 255-193. Public hearing.
§ 255-194. Standards and criteria for approval of use.
§ 255-195. Burden of proof.
§ 255-196. Expiration of conditional use.
ARTICLE XXVI
Enforcement; Violations and Penalties
Enforcement; Violations and Penalties
§ 255-197. Enforcement.
§ 255-198. Violations and penalties.
§ 255-199. Costs and charges.
ARTICLE XXVII
Amendments
Amendments
§ 255-200. Amendment by governing body.
§ 255-201. Public hearing and notice.
§ 255-202. Revision after public hearing.
§ 255-203. Enactment of amendment.
§ 255-204. Fees.
ARTICLE XXVIII
Open Space Preservation District
Open Space Preservation District
§ 255-205. Legislative intent.
§ 255-206. District established.
§ 255-207. Permitted uses.
§ 255-208. Application submission.
§ 255-209. General development standards.
§ 255-210. Preservation area standards.
§ 255-211. Ownership and maintenance of common facilities and open land.
§ 255-212. Sewage and water facilities.
§ 255-213. (Reserved)
§ 255-214. (Reserved)
§ 255-215. (Reserved)
ARTICLE XXIX
DO Dresher Overlay District
DO Dresher Overlay District
§ 255-216. Declaration of legislative intent.
§ 255-217. Overlay.
§ 255-218. Uses.
§ 255-219. Use and dimensional requirements.
§ 255-220. Vehicular access.
§ 255-221. Parking.
§ 255-222. Landscaping and buffer requirements.
§ 255-223. Lighting.
§ 255-224. Refuse disposal areas.
ARTICLE XXX
EC Overlay District
EC Overlay District
§ 255-225. Declaration of legislative intent.
§ 255-226. Overlay.
§ 255-227. Uses.
§ 255-228. Use and dimensional requirements.
§ 255-229. (Reserved)
ARTICLE XXXI
MG Maple Glen Overlay District
MG Maple Glen Overlay District
§ 255-230. Legislative intent.
§ 255-231. Applicability.
§ 255-232. Definitions.
§ 255-233. Uses.
§ 255-234. Dimensional regulations.
§ 255-235. Design regulations.
§ 255-236. Conditional use standards.
ARTICLE XXXII
JT Jarrettown Village District
JT Jarrettown Village District
§ 255-237. Legislative intent.
§ 255-238. Applicability.
§ 255-239. Uses.
§ 255-240. Dimensional regulations.
§ 255-241. Design regulations.
§ 255-242. Development standards.
ARTICLE XXXIII
FW Ft. Washington Village District
FW Ft. Washington Village District
§ 255-243. Legislative intent.
§ 255-244. District established.
§ 255-245. Conditional use development.
§ 255-246. Use regulations.
§ 255-247. Dimensional standards for development.
§ 255-248. Design regulations.
§ 255-249. Parking and loading requirements.
§ 255-250. Streetscape improvements.
§ 255-251. Landscaping and buffering.
§ 255-252. Conditional use standards.
Article XXXIV
Historic Resource Overlay District
Historic Resource Overlay District
§ 255-253. Legislative intent.
§ 255-254. Applicability.
§ 255-255. Permitted uses.
§ 255-256. Bulk, area and setback requirements.
§ 255-257. Specific requirements for conditional use approval.
§ 255-258. Historic resource impact study.
ARTICLE XXXV
Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy
§ 255-259. Intent.
§ 255-260. Definitions.
§ 255-261. Use regulations.
§ 255-262. Geothermal energy systems.
§ 255-263. Solar energy systems.
§ 255-264. Wind energy systems.
§ 255-265. Biomass energy systems.
§ 255-266. Solar energy facilities.
§ 255-267. Wind energy facilities.
ARTICLE XXXVI
(Reserved)
(Reserved)
§ 255-268. (Reserved)
§ 255-269. (Reserved)
§ 255-270. (Reserved)
§ 255-271. (Reserved)
§ 255-272. (Reserved)
§ 255-273. (Reserved)
§ 255-274. (Reserved)
§ 255-275. (Reserved)
§ 255-276. (Reserved)
§ 255-277. (Reserved)
§ 255-278. (Reserved)
§ 255-279. (Reserved)
§ 255-280. (Reserved)
ARTICLE XXXVII
MRH Mixed Use Residential-Historic District
MRH Mixed Use Residential-Historic District
§ 255-281. Legislative intent.
§ 255-282. Use regulations and definitions.
§ 255-283. Senior independent living campus residence regulations.
§ 255-284. Development regulations.
§ 255-285. Building setback, spacing, buffering and screening and open space requirements.
§ 255-286. Application and review requirements.
Article XXXVIII
GFW Greater Fort Washington District
GFW Greater Fort Washington District
§ 255-287. Intent.
§ 255-288. Uses permitted by right.
§ 255-288.1 Prohibited uses.
§ 255-289. Outdoor storage and waste disposal.
§ 255-290. Power sources.
§ 255-291. Traffic control.
§ 255-292. Stormwater management.
§ 255-293. Lot, yard and bulk regulations.
§ 255-294. Parking.
§ 255-295. Standards for conditional use approval.
§ 255-296. Submittal of plans; review; approval.
Appendix A Map 1.
Zoning Map Amendments
Zoning Map
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Upper Dublin 5-13-1986 as Title 10, Ch. 1, of the 1986 Code. Amendments noted where applicable.]
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