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Timestamp: 2017-11-21 02:42:25
Document Index: 60352327

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 27', '§ 27', '§ 27', '§ 27', '§ 27', '§ 27', 'art 1', '§ 101', '§ 102', '§ 103', '§ 105', '§ 27', '§ 27', '§ 1', '§ 5601', '§ 701', '§ 10601', '§ 106', '§ 107', '§ 108', '§ 109']

Township of Leet, PA GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-102 Compliance.
§ 27-104 Definitions.
§ 27-105 Number of Buildings on a Zoning Lot.
§ 27-106 Reduction in Lot Size Prohibited.
§ 27-107 Dwellings Prohibited in Manufacturing District.
§ 27-108 Prohibited Uses.
Chapter 27: Zoning Part 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 101]
This chapter shall be known as the "Leet Township Zoning Ordinance" and the map referred to herein and made part of this chapter shall be known as the "Leet Township Zoning Map."
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 102]
No building or structure shall be used, located, erected, constructed, altered, enlarged or moved, nor shall any building, structure or land be used or designed to be used except in full compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter and after the lawful issuance of all permits and certificates required by this chapter.
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 103]
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, the provisions shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion of public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Township of Leet. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling. Uses of land, buildings or structures not clearly permitted in the various zoning districts are prohibited. Unless a proposed use can clearly comply with the provisions of this chapter, or should there be any ambiguity or absence of the standards in this chapter pertaining to an accessory use or a special exception, such use shall not be permitted.
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 105; as amended by Ord. 260, 3/11/1996, § 27-104; and by Ord. 2016-01, 3/14/2016]
Certain words used in this chapter are defined below. The words so defined for all purposes of this chapter and all ordinances amending or supplementing same, shall have the meaning herein specified unless otherwise expressly stated. The singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; words used in the present tense shall include the future; the word "person" includes a firm, association, partnership, company or corporation; and the word "shall" is mandatory, not permissive.
A building subordinate to the main building on a lot used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the main building.
A use on the same lot with and customarily incidental to a permitted use. In a residential district, the term "accessory use" shall not include a business or parking or storage of commercial equipment on the premises other than within a garage or residence, but may include home occupations when such home occupation does not disturb the peace or tranquility that existed prior to the commencement of the home occupation. An accessory use shall not include any use or activity which is specifically prohibited.
The total of areas taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the main building and all accessory buildings exclusive of uncovered porches, terraces and steps.
The space enclosed by the foundation or ground floor wall of a building partly below the average level of the adjacent ground. A basement shall not be counted as a story for the purposes of height measurement unless one-half or more of its volume is above the average level of the adjacent ground.
Any structure having a roof supported by columns or by walls and intended for the shelter, housing or enclosure of persons, animals or any other property.
Any structure owned or operated by a municipality, municipal authority or agency thereof. Water towers and stand pipes shall not be permitted in residential areas.
A place used for the care, diagnosis and treatment of sick, ailing, infirm and injured persons and those who are in need of medical or surgical attention, but who are not provided with board or room nor kept overnight on the premises.
A nonprofit association of persons, who are bona fide members paying annual dues, which owns, hires or leases a building, or portion thereof, the use of such structures being restricted to members and their guests. It shall be permissible to serve food and meals on such premises provided adequate dining room space and kitchens are available.
Engaging in a business, enterprise, activity or other undertaking dealing with the public for profit.
The area of a lot or group of lots computed exclusive of any portion of the right-of-way or any road divided by the number of families housed on the lot or group of lots.
A building, on a lot, designed with culinary and sanitary facilities and occupied exclusively as a residence for one family.
A building, on a lot, designed with separate culinary and sanitary facilities and occupied exclusively as a residence for two families.
MULTIPLE DWELLING OR APARTMENT
A building, on a lot, designed with separate culinary and sanitary facilities and used exclusively as a residence for three or more families, not including attached or row houses, which are not intended to be referred to when such multiple dwellings are permitted.
A travel trailer, motor vehicle, recreational vehicle or bus on wheels, shack, covered foundation or similar makeshift abode shall not be interpreted to be a dwelling.
Single-family homes, each attached by a common party wall to a similar home next to it.
The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies of underground sewage, gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems, and overhead electrical and electronic systems, including poles, wires, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduit cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants and other similar equipment and accessories in connection therewith; reasonably necessary for the furnishing of adequate service by such public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies or for the public health or safety or general welfare, but not including office buildings or maintenance depots.
One or more persons occupying a premises and living as a single housekeeping unit, including not more than two roomers or boarders.
The growing of garden products and food substances on the property for home use and consumption by the owner or the lessor of the property.
A building or part thereof used for the medical, obstetrical, surgical, osteopathic or chiropractic care, on a 24-hour basis, of four or more patients. "Hospital," wherever used in this chapter, shall include general hospitals, mental hospitals, tuberculosis hospitals, children's hospitals and any such facilities providing in-patient care.
An establishment for the commercial breeding or boarding of dogs and cats.
The conversion of an existing single family detached dwelling or single family semi-detached dwelling into not more than three residential units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium.
The portion of a horizontal plane bounded by the front, side and rear lot lines.
An area of land designated as a lot on a plot of subdivision or described on a deed duly recorded or registered pursuant to statute with the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County.
Any industrial processing, including those listed under light manufacturing, which is not obnoxious or offensive by reason of smoke, fumes, odor, gas, dust, glare, noise or vibration, which does not constitute a public hazard by fire prohibited under § 27-108.
The processing, cleaning, servicing, testing, repair or storage of material, goods or products of these types: beverages, confections, cream, all foods, products (exclusive of meat and fish packing), ceramics, clothing, plastics, electrical goods, furniture, hardware, tools, dies, patterns, scientific instruments, toys, cosmetics, tobacco products, drugs, products from the following previously prepared materials: wood, glass, textiles, cork, leather, bone, horn, shell, fur, feathers, hair, rubber, paper, metal, when conducted wholly within an enclosed structure.
A body politic and corporate created pursuant to the Act of May 2, 1945 (P.L. 382, No. 164), known as the "Municipalities Authority Act of 1945," or the "Municipality Authorities Act," Act of June 19, 2001, P.L. 287, No. 22, § 1, 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
A building or part thereof used for the lodging, boarding and nursing care, on a 24-hour basis of four or more persons who, because of mental or physical incapacity, may be unable to provide for their own needs and safety without the assistance of another person. "Nursing home," wherever used in this chapter, shall include nursing and convalescent homes and infirmaries or homes for the aged.
A private parking space whether or not enclosed, located off the right-of-way of any public or private road, and measuring not less than 10 feet wide and 20 feet long.
A forum held pursuant to notice under the Act of October 15, 1998, P.L. 729, known as the "Sunshine Act," 65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701 et seq.
An open off-street area other than a private road or way (with adequate means of access), available to the general public for the parking of automobiles.
A vehicle designed for overnight living or camping purposes, capable of being towed by a motor vehicle or being self-propelled, and having an overall width not more than eight feet. This will include, but not be limited to, travel trailers, motor homes, truck type campers, van conversions and tent camping trailers.
An area where one or more recreational vehicles can be or are intended to be used as temporary or semipermanent living facilities of one or more families and intended primarily for automobile transients.
A building, or part thereof, used for the lodging or boarding of four or more persons who are incapable of self-preservation because of age, or physical or mental limitation. This includes facilities such as homes for the aged, nurseries (custodial care for children under six years of age) and mentally retarded care institutions. Day care facilities that do not provide lodging or boarding for institutional occupants are not covered in this section.
A sign, billboard, description or illustration which is affixed to or painted upon a building, structure or piece of land.
The dividing line between a lot and a public street, road or highway legally open or officially plotted by the Township or between a lot and a private street, road, or way over which the owners or tenants of two or more lots held in single and separate ownership have the right-of-way.
Where in the judgment of the Township Engineer, at least 90% (based on the cost of the required improvements for which financial security was posted pursuant to the requirements of this chapter) of those improvements required as a condition for final approval have been completed in accordance with the approved plan, so that the project will be able to be used, occupied or operated for its intended use.
A commercial establishment storing or offering for sale building supplies, including light wood fabricating and woodworking; steel supplies; heavy equipment; feed and grain; and similar goods. Supply yards do not include the wrecking, salvaging, dismantling or storage of automobiles and similar vehicles.
The attaching of development rights to specified lands which are desired by the Township to be kept undeveloped, but permitting those rights to be transferred from those lands so that the development potential which they represent may occur on other lands within the Township where more intensive development is deemed by the Township to be appropriate.
Relief granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Articles VI and IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S §§ 10601 et seq., 10901 et seq.
Plant life in general.
An open space at grade between a building and the adjoining lot lines or street lines, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided herein.
A yard extending across the full width of the lot and abutting the front lot line. The required minimum depth of the front yard shall be the horizontal distance between the front lot line and a line parallel thereto known as the front line of the building area of the lot.
A yard extending between the side yards of the lot and abutting the rear lot line. The required minimum depth of the rear yard shall be the horizontal distance between the rear lot line and a line parallel thereto known as the rear line of the building area of the lot.
A yard extending between the rear line of the front yard and the rear lot line and abutting the side lot line. The required minimum width of the side yard shall be the horizontal distance between the side lot line and a line parallel thereto known as the side line of the building area of the lot.
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 106]
No more than one single-family dwelling shall be located on a zoning lot nor shall a single-family dwelling be located on the same zoning lot with any other main building.
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 107]
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 108]
No residences shall be permitted in the Manufacturing District or in the Commercial District, except where authorized as a special exception.
[Ord. 168, 7/10/1978, § 109]
The following uses shall be prohibited in any district:
Junkyards (auto, steel, scrap, iron, refuse, etc.).
Dumping of any debris, garbage, etc.
Kennels (dog, cat, goat and various domestic animals, etc., except where otherwise noted).
Garbage or refuse disposal plant.
Mobile homes, mobile home parks, recreational vehicles, recreational vehicle parks, except as specified otherwise herein.
Parking of trucks, trailers or any commercial vehicles 1 1/2 ton rated capacity or larger or, in the absence of a rated capacity weighing more than 8,000 pounds on the lots or grounds of any residence.
Placing or permitting recreational vehicles on a residential lot except where garaged or adequately screened from all public streets and adjacent properties.
Under any conditions, the storing and parking overnight in any residential district or in any Commercial or Manufacturing District, except in conjunction with the permitted commercial or manufacturing use of the property, of commercial equipment including trucks, 1 1/2 ton capacity or larger, tandems, tractor-trailers, tractors, or other commercial or construction and cargo moving vehicles or equipment.