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CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
CERTIFICATION
ROSTER OF OFFICIALS (2024)
CONTENTS
EDITOR'S NOTE
TABLES OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES OF YORK
COMPARATIVE SECTION TABLE
PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PART THREE - BUSINESS REGULATION AND TAXATION CODE
PART FIVE - TRAFFIC CODE
PART SEVEN - GENERAL OFFENSES CODE
PART NINE - STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE
PART ELEVEN - HEALTH AND SANITATION CODE
PART THIRTEEN - PLANNING AND ZONING CODE
PART FIFTEEN - FIRE PREVENTION CODE
PART SEVENTEEN - BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE
1303.07 HEIGHT MODIFICATIONS.
   a)   MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT - No building shall exceed the maximum heights specified in Article 1303, Districts, Maps, Boundaries, for each applicable Zoning District; however, in Zoning Districts where building heights above these maximum limitations are specifically suggested then the following regulations shall also apply:
      1)   The Zoning Hearing Board may modify the maximum building height by special exception in Zoning Districts provided all of the following requirements are met:
         A.   Such height increase is not more than twice the existing setback;
         B.   Adequate measures are taken to ensure adequate fire protection and other public safety matters;
         C.   Generally, each required yard and the building setback line shall be increased one (1) foot for each foot or portion thereof that the proposed building height exceeds the applicable district limitation. However, such increases are not mandatory and may be reduced or eliminated where it is demonstrated that the location of any proposed building with an increased building height shall not reasonably deprive any other building or any portion of any adjacent lot or building of light or air; and
         D.   For each four (4) feet of increased building height, the maximum permitted building area shall be decreased one percent (1%) with such reduction not to exceed one-fourth (1/4) of the required building area.
         E.   Height must match or be compatible with the height of adjoining structures.
   b)   MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL HEIGHTS - The maximum height limitations of this Zoning Ordinance shall not apply to church spires, belfries, cupolas, monuments, silos, domes or any other structure not intended for human occupancy, nor to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, helistops, elevator structures, or other necessary mechanical appurtenances normally built above the roof level. Such building appurtenances, however, shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve and shall not exceed in cross-sectional area twenty percent (20%) of the ground floor area of the building. The twenty percent (20%) bonus does not apply to sign height.
Table 1303.08(A)
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
1.00
RESIDENTIAL - PRINCIPAL USES
1.01
Single Family
1.01.0 01
Single Family Detached Dwelling
P
P
P
P
P
P
SE
1.01.0 02
Single-Family Attached Dwelling
P
P
P
P
P
P
1.01.0 03
Single-Family Semi-Attached Dwelling
P
P
P
P
P
SE
1.01.0 04
Single-Family Dwelling - Conversion from a Different Use
P
P
P
P
P
P
SE
1.01.0 05
Mobile Home Park
SE
1.02
Multi Family
1.02.0 01
Multi-Family Dwellings - New Construction
SE
SE
SE
SE
1.02.0 02
Multi-Family Dwellings - Conversion from a Different Use
SE
P
SE
P
SE
P
1.03
Residential/Commercial
1.03.0 01
Apartment Combined With Commercial Use
P
P
1.03.0 02
Live-Work Unit
SE
P
SE
P
SE
P
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
1.04
Residential/Institutional
1.04. 001(a)
Group Home (Five or Fewer occupants)
P
P
P
P
P
P
1.04. 001(b )
Group Home (Six to eight occupants)
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
1.04. 002
Group Quarters
SE
SE
1.04. 003
Dormitory
SE
SE
SE
1.04. 004
Residence Hall
SE
SE
1.04. 005
Accessory Dwelling Unit
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
1.04. 006
Student Home (Six or fewer occupants)
SE
SE
SE
1.04. 007
Retirement Village
SE
SE
1.05
Mixed Use
1.05. 001
Planned Residential Development (PRD)
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
2.00
AGRICULTURAL - PRINCIPAL USES
2.01
Animal
2.01. 001
Livestock Farming
SE
2.01. 002
Kennel/Stable
SE
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
2.02
Non-Animal
2.02. 001
Crop Farming
SE
2.02. 002
Forestry
P
2.02. 003
Horticulture
P
3.00
INSTITUTIONAL - PRINCIPAL USES
3.01
Funeral
3.01. 001
Cemetery
SE
3.01. 002
Mortuary/Funeral Home
SE
SE
P
P
3.01. 003
Crematorium
P
3.01. 004
Memorial Garden
SE
SE
3.02
Cultural Facility
3.02. 001
Library
SE
SE
P
P
3.02. 002
Community Center
SE
SE
SE
SE
P
P
SE
3.02. 003
Art Gallery
SE
SE
P
P
3.02. 004
Museum
SE
SE
P
P
3.02. 005
Theater - Motion Picture
P
P
   
 
Table 1303.08(A)
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
3.03
Education
3.03. 001
Educational Facility - Grades K-12 or equivalent
SE
SE
SE
P
P
SE
SE
3.03. 002
Educational Facility - Post Grade 12 or equivalent
P
P
P
P
3.03. 003
Specialized Instruction - Dance, Music and Art
SE
SE
P
P
P
3.03. 004
Industrial Education
P
3.04
Religious Facility
3.04. 001
House of Worship
SE
SE
P
SE
P
SE
P
P
3.05
Correctional Institutions
3.05. 001
Jails and Prisons
SE
3.05. 002
Halfway Houses
SE
3.06
Child Care
3.06. 001
Child Care Center
SE
SE
P
P
3.06. 002
Group Child Care Home
SE
SE
P
P
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
3.07
Medical - Human
3.07. 001
Hospital
P
P
P
3.07. 002
Medical Facility
P
SE
P
P
3.07. 003
Medical Offices
SE
P
P
3.07. 004
Methadone Treatment Facility
CU
3.08
Medical - Animal
3.08. 001
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital - Household Pets
P
P
3.08. 002
Veterinarian/Animal Hospital - Non-Household Animals
P
3.09
Adult Care
3.09. 001
Adult Care Home
SE
SE
3.09. 002
Adult Care Facility
SE
P
P
3.09. 003
Nursing Home
SE
SE
3.09. 004
Personal Care Facility
SE
SE
3.10
Institutional - Other
3.10. 001
Emergency Shelter
SE
SE
P
3.10. 002
Community Food Bank
SE
SE
P
3.10. 003
Club, Not for Profit
SE
SE
P
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
4.00
COMMERCIAL - PRINCIPAL USES
4.01
Adult - Entertainment
4.01. 001
Adult - Entertainment Facility
CU
4.02
Airport
4.02. 001
Airport
CU
4.02. 002
Heliport
CU
4.02. 003
Helistop
SE
SE
SE
4.03
General Business
4.03. 001
Bank/Credit union
P
P
4.03. 002
Business, Financial, Professional Office
P
P
4.03. 003
Business Service Establishment
P
P
4.03. 004
Pet Grooming - No Overnight Boarding
P
P
4.03. 005
Repair & Maintenance of Small Appliances, Clothing, Jewelry, Radio/Television, Tools, Bicycles, Guns, Locks, Shoes
P
P
4.03. 006
Recreation Facility, Commercial
P
P
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
4.04
Eating Establishments
4.04. 001
Sit-Down
P
P
4.04. 002
Quick Serve
P
P
4.04. 003
Fast Food
P
P
4.04. 004
Nightclub
P
P
4.04. 005
Tavern
P
P
4.04. 006
Brew Pub
P
P
4.05
Lodging
4.05. 001
Bed and Breakfast
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
P
4.05. 002
Hotel, Motels, Convention Center
P
P
4.06
Motor Vehicle
4.06. 001
Sales, Repair & Rental
P
4.06. 002
Service
P
4.06. 003
Gasoline Station
P
4.06. 004
Car Wash/Detailing
P
   
 
Table 1303.08(A)
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
4.07
Retail
4.07. 001
Retail - General
P
P
4.07. 002
Retail - Shopping Center
SE
4.08
Personal Services
4.08. 001
Hair Care
P
P
4.08. 002
Laundromat, Dry Cleaning Drop-off/Pickup
SE
SE
P
P
4.08. 003
Tattoo/Body Art
P
P
4.08. 004
Day Spa
P
P
4.08. 005
Health/Fitness Facility
P
P
4.08. 006
Tailoring & Dressmaking Establishment
P
P
4.09
Neighborhood Commercial
4.09. 001
Neighborhood Coffee Shop
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 002
Neighborhood Grocery Store
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 003
Neighborhood Retail Boutique
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 004
Neighborhood Office
P
SE
P
SE
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
4.09. 005
Neighborhood Public Service Office
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 006
Neighborhood Hair Care
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 007
Neighborhood Tailor/Dressmaker
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 008
Neighborhood Art Studio
P
SE
P
SE
4.09. 009
Neighborhood Medical Office
P
SE
P
SE
5.00
COMMUNITY FACILITIES - PRINCIPAL USES
5.01
Public Facilities
5.01. 001
Police & Fire Stations
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
5.01. 002
Office - Public Service
P
P
5.01. 003
Government Offices
P
P
P
5.02
Parking
5.02. 001
Parking - Garage
P
P
5.02. 002
Parking - Surface Lot
SE
SE
P
P
   
 
Table 1303.08(A)
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
R S1
R S2
UN 1
UN2
MUI 1
MU I2
CB D
EC
OS
GW
5.03
Utilities
5.03. 001
Principal Supply Utility
P
5.03. 002
Sewage Facility
SE
5.03. 003
Water Facility
SE
5.04
Recreation & Open Space
5.04. 001
Stadium
CU
CU
5.04. 002
Open Space & Parks
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
5.04. 003
Public Recreation Facilities
SE
SE
P
P
5.04. 004
Community Swimming Pool
SE
P
6.00
INDUSTRIAL- PRINCIPAL USES
6.01
Light Industrial
6.01. 001
Light Industrial
P
6.01. 002
Warehouse, Distribution, Wholesale Business
P
6.01. 003
Communication Transmitting and Receiving Facility
P
6.01. 004
Industrial Park
CU
Table 1303.08(A)
 
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
RS1
RS2
UN1
UN2
MUI1
MUI2
CBD
EC
OS
GW
6.01.005
Contractor’s Office - With Storage
P
6.01.006
Mini-Warehouse/Self-Storage
P
6.02
Heavy Industrial
6.02.001
Bulk Plant
SE
6.02.002
Heavy Industrial
SE
6.02.003
Hazardous Industrial
CU
6.02.004
Junkyard
CU
6.02.005
Recycling Facility
SE
6.02.006
Sanitary Landfill
CU
6.03
Mining
6.03.001
Quarrying, Processing, Storage, Sale of Stone and Related Products
CU
6.03.002
Mining
CU
6.01.003
Communication Transmitting and Receiving Facility
P
P
7.0
ACCESSORY USES
7.01
Accessory Building/Garage
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.02
Fence and Wall
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.03
Private Swimming Pool
P
P
P
P
P
P
SE
SE
   
 
Table 1303.08(A)
PERMISSIBLE USE TABLE
P = Permitted SE = Permitted by Special Exception CU = Permitted by Conditional Use Use is not permitted if blank.
#
USE DESCRIPTION
RS1
RS2
UN1
UN2
MUI1
MUI2
CBD
EC
OS
GW
7.04
Off-Street Parking
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.05
Sign
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.06
Over-the-Air Reception Device (OTARD)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.07
On-Lot Storage
SE
SE
SE
SE
P
P
7.08
Horticulture
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
7.09
Accessory Supply Utility
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.10
No Impact Home Based Business
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.11
Home Occupation
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
7.12
Family Child Care Home
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.13
Roof-mounted Personal Solar Panel System
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7.14
Wind Energy Systems (Personal)
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
P
P
SE
SE
7.15
Solar Hot Water System (Personal)
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
P
P
SE
SE
7.16
Domiciliary Care
SE
SE
SE
SE
7.17
Rooming House
SE
SE
SE
7.18
Vending Devices
* permitted subject to Section 1304.02(7.18)
7.19
Freestanding Personal Solar Panel System
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
P
SE
SE
 
(Ord. 23-2011. Passed 8-16-11; Ord. 2-2015. Passed 2-3-15; Ord. 21-2019. Passed 9-17-19.)

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