For a full list of the Borough's Ordinances, please call the Borough Secretary at (412) 741-4891.
Ordinances & Resolutions
Resolution No.3 of 2023
Meeting Conduct
Ordinance No.2 of 2018
An ordinance providing for the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance providing for definitions, establishing certain general, and specific standards relating to the location, placement, construction and maintenance of communications towers communications antennae; providing further for the regulation of such facilities within the public rights-of-way and outside the public rights-of-way' providing for the enforcement of said regulations; and providing for an effective date.
Ordinance No.1 of 2018
An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1 by Amending Article II - Definitions and Terms by adding a definition for pervious pavement.
Resolution No.1 of 2017
Resolution assigning fee structure for signs.
Ordinance No.1 of 2017
An ordinance fixing the tax rate for fiscal year 2018.
Ordinance No.2 of 2015
An ordinance amending subdivision and land development regulations ordinance of 1990 by amending Part 5 General Design Principles Proving For the Requirements of Streets and Curbs.
Ordinance No.1 of 2015
An ordinance providing for the regulation of signs as a permitted use.
Ordinance No.1 of 2014
An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 1 by amending Article 9 Commercial Industrial District Regulations.
Ordinance No.2 of 2012
An ordinance repealing sections 6.3.7, 72.1(C), 12.1.1, 12,1,2 and 12.5.5 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1 of 1995.
Ordinance No.4 of 2011
An ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance 9 Commercial Industrial District Regulations by adding section 9.7 Boundry Tolerance.
Ordinance No.2 of 2008
Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Number 1 of 1995, Section 12.5.1 subsection c net density and Section 12.5.2.
Ordinance No.1 of 2006
Logging
Ordinance No.3 of 2005
2006 Tax Mills
Ordinance No.2 of 2005
SEWICKLEY HILLS BOROUGH ATTORNEYS FEES ACT
Ordinance No.1 of 2005
AIM LOAN REQUEST
Ordinance No.5 of 2004
TAX MILLAGE
Ordinance No.4 of 2004
OTSA SANITARY SYSTEM OF 2002
Ordinance No.3 of 2004
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE AS THE BUILDING CODE
Ordinance No.2 of 2004
LICENSING OF PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
Ordinance No.1 of 2004
An Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
Ordinance No.3 of 2003
GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES
Ordinance No.3 of 1952
WRECKING OR SCRAPPING AUTOMOBILES OR OTHER VEHICLES
Ordinance No.2 of 1951
AUTOMOBILE TRAILER CAMPS
Ordinance No.1 of 1950
PROHIBITING THE DUMPING OR ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE
Zoning Regulations
Zoning Regulations - Article 1 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Purpose & Authority
Zoning Regulations - Article 2 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Definitions & Terms
Zoning Regulations - Article 3 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Land Development Plan Review
Zoning Regulations - Article 4 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Performance Standards - All uses in all districts shall be subject to the standards or operations.
Zoning Regulations - Article 5 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
The purpose of the "A" Residential District is top provide for continued agricultural uses, low density residential opportunities, and related uses of a public service nature in appropriate areas of the Borough.
Zoning Regulations - Article 6 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
The purpose of the "B" Residential District is to provide for moderate density and alternative residential opportunities in appropriate areas of the Borough.
Zoning Regulations - Article 7 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
The purpose of the "C" Residential District is to provide density residential opportunities in the appropriate areas of the Borough.
Zoning Regulations - Article 8 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
The purpose of the "D" Residential District is to provide for a variety of single and multi-family residential opportunities at increased densities in appropriate areas of the Borough.
Zoning Regulations - Article 9 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Ordinance No. 1 of 2014 Amends Article 9 Commercial Industrial District Regulations. Please see that ordinance for details.
Zoning Regulations - Article 10 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
The purpose of the NC Neighborhood Commercial District is to provide for commercial uses in close proximity to developed residential land, which uses provides goods and services to local residents. It is intended that the area be of limited size and of a residential character so as to be compatible with the surrounding property.
Zoning Regulations - Article 11 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Conservation overlay district regulation to protect existing residential development and to preserve those environmental characteristics which prevent accelerated erosion and sedimentation, stormwater damage and impact negatively on the Borough infrastructure due to slopes in excess of 25%grade.
Zoning Regulations - Article 12 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Planned Residential Development [ The purpose of the Planned Residential Development is to permit residential development as a permitted use in the "D" Residential District which is more creative and imaginative than is generally possible under conventional zoning district controls and subdivision requirements. Further, these regulations are intended to protect economical and efficient use of the land while providing a compatible blend of housing types, amenities and community facilities of high quality, oriented to the specific development site and preservation of the natural scenic qualities of open areas.
Zoning Regulations - Article 13 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Nonconformance
Zoning Regulations - Article 14 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Repealed and Amended by Ordinance 1 of 2015 to provide for the regulations of signs as a permitted use. Please see that Section/Ordinance For Details.
Zoning Regulations - Article 15 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Supplemental Regulations
Zoning Regulations - Article 16 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Establishment of Zoning Hearing Board
Zoning Regulations - Article 17 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Amendments - Procedure for Council to petition, amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal by ordinance the the zoning ordinance or contained provisions.
Zoning Regulations - Article 18 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Administration - The establishment of a Building and Zoning Officer position as appointed by the Council. The Powers and Duties of the Building and Zoning Officer.
Zoning Regulations - Article 19 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Enforcement Remedies
Zoning Regulations - Article 20 & 21 (Enacted 12-04-1995)
Repealer & Enactment
Zoning Regulations - Zoning Map
Borough Zoning Map as referenced in Zoning Regulation Section 18
