Bethel Park City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
Establishment of Districts
69.9 Establishment of districts and the Zoning District Map.
69.9.1.
Districts.
[Amended 7-9-1973 by Ord. No. 7-9-73A; 2-10-1975 by Ord. No. 2-10-75A]
1.
The Municipality of Bethel Park is hereby classified and divided into districts as follows:
Short Name | Full Name | |
|---|---|---|
R-1 District | R-1 One-Family Dwelling District | |
R-2 District | R-2 One-Family Dwelling District | |
R-3 District | R-3 One-Family Dwelling District | |
R-4 District | R-4 Multiple-Family Dwelling District | |
R-5 District | R-5 Multiple-Family Dwelling District | |
R-T District | R-T Townhouse Dwelling District | |
C-1 District | Neighborhood Commercial District | |
C-2 District | General Commercial District | |
C-3 District | Professional-Service District | |
C-4 District | Office-Commercial District [Added 6-13-1983 by Ord. No. 6-13-83E] | |
M District | Manufacturing, Light Industrial District | |
CD District | Conservation District [Added 10-8-1979 by Ord. No. 10-8-79B] |
2.
"R District," where used in the text, refers to any and all residential classifications, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5. "C District," where used in the text, refers to any and all commercial districts, C-1, C-2, C-3 and C-4.
[Amended 6-13-1983 by Ord. No. 6-13-83E]
69.9.2.
The Zoning District Map, dated the first day of September, 1966, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, shows the boundaries of the areas covered by the districts listed in this section.
69.9.3.
Floodplain districts are hereby established as delineated on the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map and further defined in the Flood Insurance Study for the Municipality of Bethel Park, dated December 15, 1980, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and as may be amended from time to time. The Floodway District (FW), Floodway Fringe (FF) and the General Floodplain District (FA) are overlay districts of those identified above. Where conflicts arise between requirements of the floodplain district and those of any underlying district, the more-restrictive provision shall apply.
[Added 6-8-1981 by Ord. No. 6-8-81A]
69.9.4.
The Zoning District Map is hereby amended to include Floodway (FW), Floodway Fringe (FF) and General Floodplain Boundary Maps and further defined by the Flood Insurance Study for the Municipality of Bethel Park, dated December 15, 1980, prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Any changes in the boundary maps must be approved by the Federal Insurance Administration.
[Added 6-8-1981 by Ord. No. 6-8-81A]
69.9.5.
Flood elevations in the General Floodplain District shall be established by determining a point of land on the outer edge of the mapped floodplain area, using a scaled dimension from the center of the stream. Said points shall be related to existing topographic maps or United States Geological Survey Maps, as approved by the Municipality.
[Added 6-8-1981 by Ord. No. 6-8-81A]
69.9.6.
An Airport Hazard District is hereby established as delineated on the Airport Hazard District Map and as further defined from the nearest point of the nearest runway of the Allegheny County Airport ("Airport"). This district shall be designated as the "Airport Hazard District (AD)." Said district shall be an overlay district and is further defined in the section identified as the Airport District Overlay District.[1].
[Added 12-14-1981 by Ord. No. 12-14-81C; amended 3-12-2012 by Ord. No. 3-12-12B]
69.9.7.
The Zoning Map is hereby amended to include as an overlay district map the Airport Hazard District (AD).
[Added 12-14-1981 by Ord. No. 12-14-81C]
69.9.8.
A Highway Overlay District is hereby established as delineated on the Highway Overlay Map. This district shall be designated as the "Highway Overlay Zone (HO)." Said district shall be an overlay district.
[Added 6-9-1986 by Ord. No. 6-9-86A]
69.9.9.
The Zoning Map is hereby amended to include as an overlay district map the Highway Overlay Zone (HO).
[Added 6-9-1986 by Ord. No. 6-9-86A]
69.9.10.
An Open Space Overlay District (OS) is hereby established in accordance with the requirements set forth herein.
[Added 6-10-1996 by Ord. No. 6-10-96B]
69.9.11.
Oxford Drive Transportation District, as delineated on Figure 3 of Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 3-8-99B (Oxford Drive Transportation District Ordinance[2]), is hereby established in accordance with the requirements set forth herein. This district shall be designated as the "Oxford Drive Overlay Zone (ODO)." Said district shall be an overlay district.
[Added 3-8-1999 by Ord. No. 3-8-99C]
69.10 Interpretation.
69.10.1.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately following the center lines of streets, highways, street lines, highway right-of-way lines or streams, such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
69.10.2.
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
69.10.3.
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately follow or are parallel to the center lines of streets, highways or the rights-of-way of the same, such district boundaries shall be construed to be parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the Zoning District Map.
69.10.4.
Where the boundary of a district follows a railroad or streetcar line, such boundary shall be deemed to be located in the middle of the main tracks of such railroad or streetcar line.
69.10.5.
Where the boundary of a district follows a stream or other body of water abutting another Municipality, the boundary shall be deemed to be the limits of jurisdiction of the Municipality, unless otherwise indicated.