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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