Bear Creek Township Luzerne County City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE III
General Regulations
Sections
- § 127-8 Compliance required.
- § 127-9 Interpretation and conflict.
- § 127-10 Attached accessory structures.
- § 127-11 Unattached accessory structures.
- § 127-12 Corner lot restriction.
- § 127-13 Types of residential accessory structures.
- § 127-14 Noncommercial satellite dish antenna.
- § 127-15 Residential accessory structures in a nonresidential zone.
- § 127-16 Private noncommercial swimming pools.
- § 127-17 Lots divided by zoning boundaries.
- § 127-18 Projections into required yards.
- § 127-19 Exceptions to height limitations.
- § 127-20 Required access.
- § 127-21 Land development approval for certain uses.
- § 127-22 Visibility at intersections and private driveways.
- § 127-23 Fences and walls.
- § 127-24 Public utilities.
- § 127-25 Sewage disposal.
- § 127-26 Certain exemptions for setback requirements.
- § 127-27 Mobile homes with permanent foundations.
- § 127-28 Replacement of mobile homes.
- § 127-29 Temporary structure and/or temporary use.
- § 127-30 Highway occupancy permit.
- § 127-31 Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan.
- § 127-32 Outdoor fuel-burning furnaces.
- § 127-33 Uses not addressed within ordinance.
- § 127-34 Conflicting provisions.
ARTICLE V
Zoning District Regulations
Sections
- § 127-39 C-1 Conservation District.
- § 127-40 A-1 Agricultural District.
- § 127-41 R-1 Single Family Residential District.
- § 127-42 R-2 Multifamily Residential District.
- § 127-43 B-1 Neighborhood Business District.
- § 127-44 B-2 General Business District.
- § 127-45 I-1 Industrial District.
- § 127-46 Area, bulk, and density regulations.
ARTICLE VII
Conditional Uses
Sections
- § 127-51 Purpose.
- § 127-52 General provisions.
- § 127-53 Procedure for submission and decisions.
- § 127-54 General standards.
- § 127-55 Classified conditional uses.
- § 127-56 Environmental impact statement.
- § 127-57 Solid waste facility.
- § 127-58 Excavation and extraction of minerals, including quarries.
- § 127-59 Wind energy facility.
- § 127-60 Small wind energy conversion system ("small WECS").
- § 127-61 Junkyards and/or automotive wrecking yards.
- § 127-62 Sexually oriented business.
- § 127-63 Methadone treatment facility.
- § 127-64 Commercial communication tower.
- § 127-65 Bulk fuel storage.
- § 127-66 Mobile home parks.
- § 127-67 Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks.
- § 127-68 Detention facilities.
ARTICLE IX
Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Buildings
Sections
- § 127-71 Intent.
- § 127-72 Nonconforming lots of record.
- § 127-73 Continuation of nonconformity.
- § 127-74 Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
- § 127-75 Changes of nonconforming uses.
- § 127-76 Enlargement of nonconforming uses and structures.
- § 127-77 Restoration of use.
- § 127-78 Termination of nonconforming use and/or structure.
- § 127-79 Certificate of intention for nonconforming use.
ARTICLE X
Sign Regulations
Sections
- § 127-80 Type and use of signs.
- § 127-81 Construction types.
- § 127-82 Permitted signs by zoning district.
- § 127-83 Area, height and setback requirements.
- § 127-84 Setback for freestanding signs.
- § 127-85 Signs related to nonconforming uses.
- § 127-86 Area computation of signs.
- § 127-87 Vertical clearance.
- § 127-88 Prohibited signs.
- § 127-89 Permits required.
ARTICLE XI
Off-Street Parking and Loading
Sections
- § 127-90 Purpose.
- § 127-91 Size of off-street parking spaces.
- § 127-92 Dimensions and design.
- § 127-93 Size of off-street loading spaces.
- § 127-94 Access to off-street parking or loading areas.
- § 127-95 Location of off-street parking areas.
- § 127-96 Drainage and surfacing of off-street parking areas.
- § 127-97 Screening and landscaping.
- § 127-98 Lighting.
- § 127-99 Driveways.
- § 127-100 Parking in yard areas.
- § 127-101 Existing structures and uses.
- § 127-102 Changes of structures or uses.
- § 127-103 Fractional space.
- § 127-104 Multiple activities or uses.
- § 127-105 Off-street parking requirements.
- § 127-106 Parking for other commercial uses.
- § 127-107 Off-street loading requirements.
- § 127-108 Provision of handicapped parking spaces.
- § 127-109 Design features for handicapped parking spaces.
- § 127-110 Signage for handicapped parking.
- § 127-111 Minimum number of handicapped-accessible spaces.
ARTICLE XII
Floodplain Management
Sections
- § 127-112 Statutory authorization.
- § 127-113 Intent.
- § 127-114 Applicability.
- § 127-115 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- § 127-116 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- § 127-117 Definitions.
- § 127-118 Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
- § 127-119 Permits required.
- § 127-120 Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
- § 127-121 Application procedures and requirements.
- § 127-122 Review by County Conservation District.
- § 127-123 Review of application by others.
- § 127-124 Changes.
- § 127-125 Placards.
- § 127-126 Start of construction.
- § 127-127 Enforcement.
- § 127-128 Appeals.
- § 127-129 Identification of floodplain areas.
- § 127-130 Description and special requirements of identified floodplain areas.
- § 127-131 Changes in identification of area.
- § 127-132 Boundary disputes.
- § 127-133 Technical provisions.
- § 127-134 Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
- § 127-135 Design and construction standards.
- § 127-136 Development which may endanger human life.
- § 127-137 Special requirements for subdivisions.
- § 127-138 Special requirements for manufactured homes.
- § 127-139 Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
- § 127-140 Prohibited uses.
- § 127-141 Existing structures in identified floodplain areas.
- § 127-142 Variances.
ARTICLE XV
Zoning Hearing Board
Sections
- § 127-152 Membership of Board.
- § 127-153 Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
- § 127-154 Removal of members.
- § 127-155 Organization of Board.
- § 127-156 Expenditures for services.
- § 127-157 Hearings.
- § 127-158 Mediation option.
- § 127-159 Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
- § 127-160 Variances.
- § 127-161 Special exceptions.
- § 127-162 Parties appellant before Board.
- § 127-163 Time limitations.
- § 127-164 Stay of proceedings.
ARTICLE XVI
Planned Residential Developments
Sections
- § 127-165 Purpose.
- § 127-166 Regulatory authority.
- § 127-167 Use regulations.
- § 127-168 Density regulations.
- § 127-169 Dimensional regulations.
- § 127-170 Special provisions.
- § 127-171 Development regulations.
- § 127-172 Phasing of development.
- § 127-173 Enforcement and modification of provisions of plan.
- § 127-174 Application for tentative approval.
- § 127-175 Public hearings.
- § 127-176 Findings.
- § 127-177 Status of plan after tentative approval.
- § 127-178 Application for final approval.
- § 127-179 Jurisdiction and legal remedies.