Glen Osborne City Zoning Code

R-1 - Low Density Residential.

R-2 - Moderate Density Residential.

R-3 - Suburban Density Residential.

R-4 - Urban Density Residential.

C-1 - Commercial.

Overlay districts.

FHD - Flood Hazard District Overlay.

NRP - Natural Resource Protection Overlay.

NPE - Neighborhood Protection Overlay East.

NPW - Neighborhood Protection Overlay West.

§ 155-303 District boundaries.

District boundaries shown within the lines of roads, streams, and transportation ROWs shall be deemed to follow the centerline. The vacation of roads shall not affect the location of such district boundaries.

When the Zoning Officer cannot definitively determine the location of a district boundary by such centerline, by the scale or dimension stated on the Official Zoning Map, or by the fact that it clearly coincides with a lot line, the Zoning Officer shall refuse action, and the ZHB upon appeal shall interpret the location of the district boundary with reference to the scale of the Official Zoning Map and the purposes set forth in all relevant provisions of this chapter.

§ 155-304 Use of property.

No building or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved, or altered unless in conformity with the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.

No land, structure, building, or development approval shall be issued unless the proposed development conforms to the regulations prescribed within the applicable zoning district and this chapter.

In all residential zoning districts, there shall only be one principal use and structure on a lot.

In all nonresidential zoning districts authorized by this chapter, two or more nonresidential principal buildings can occupy the same lot and two or more authorized nonresidential uses may occupy the same lot or building. Provided in all cases that all applicable requirements for each of the structures or uses can be met on the lot.

In addition to the provisions for principal uses, accessory uses shall also be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. In all zoning districts, all accessory uses and structures shall be located on the same lot with the principal structure and the use to which they are accessory. Accessory uses regulations are set forth in Article III of this chapter.

§ 155-305 Bulk and area regulations.

Bulk and area regulations for uses by zoning district are specified in Tables 1 and 2.[1]

Editor's Note

§ 155-306 Restrictions.

No building shall hereafter be erected or altered:

To exceed the height limitations of the district where it is located;

To accommodate a greater number of families than permitted by the district regulations where it is located;

To occupy a greater percentage of lot area than permitted by the district regulations where it is located;

To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, or side yards than are specified herein for the district in which such building is located;

To be on a lot or parcel that is within a FEMA identified flood zone.

No part of a yard or other open space required for any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be included as a part of a yard or other open space similarly required for another building.

Lots with a slope of two feet horizontal to one foot vertical, or greater, for a distance of 50% of its total depth shall be configured with a minimum of 25% total increase in lot depth dimension than is required by this chapter before a zoning/building permit is issued.

This chapter shall not apply to any existing or proposed building or extension thereof or appurtenance used or to be used by essential services, where the present or proposed situation of the building or appurtenance in question is necessary for the convenience or welfare of the public.

Table 1: Residential Bulk and Area Regulations Residential Bulk and Area Regulations
	Lot Size (minimum)	Lot Width	Lot Coverage (maximum)	Minimum Setbacks			Height (maximum)
	Lot Size (minimum)	Lot Width	Lot Coverage (maximum)	Front Yard	Side Yard	Rear Yard	Height (maximum)
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Single-family	25,000 sq. ft.	80 ft.	40%	30 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Moderate Density Residential (R-2)
Single-family	15,000 sq. ft.	70 ft.	45%	20 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Suburban Residential (R-3)
Single-family	7,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	45%	20 ft.	10 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Urban Residential (R-4)
Single-family	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Two-family	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Townhome	4,500 sq. ft.	20 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Multifamily	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Duplex	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Quadruplex	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.

*	Side setbacks are not required for dwellings that share common walls along the shared wall. The side setback applies to end units only.

§ 155-307 R-1 Low Density Residential District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to protect the character of existing, larger lot, low-density single-family neighborhoods along or north of the Beaver Road corridor, to promote a suitable environment for family life, and to accommodate additional single family residential development at a similar form, scale, and density.

Authorized principal and accessory uses. See § 155-312, Table of Authorized Uses (Tables 3 and 4),[1] for authorized principal and accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-1 district.

Editor's Note: See § 155-312, Authorized principal and accessory uses, Table 3: Authorized Principal Uses, and § 155-313, General standards for all accessory uses and structures, Table 4: Authorized Accessory Uses.

Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the R-1 zoning district shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 1, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, and uses by special exception.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-308 R-2 Moderate Density Residential District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to protect the character of the existing moderate density single-family neighborhoods of the Beaver Road corridor and to preserve the integrity of this district by promoting responsible infill and redevelopment techniques.

Authorized principal and accessory uses. See § 155-312, Authorized principal and accessory uses (Table 3) and § 155-313, General standards for all accessory uses and structures (Table 4), for authorized principal and accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-2 district.

Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the zoning district shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 1, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, or uses by special exception.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-309 R-3 Suburban Residential District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to preserve and protect the existing density of development in the area of the Borough between Ohio River Boulevard and Beaver Road and between McKown Lane and the Nature Park and to provide for low-density suburban single family residential opportunities.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-310 R-4 Urban Density Residential District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to accommodate existing development on smaller lots existing in the area between Ohio River Boulevard and the Ohio River.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-311 C-1 Commercial District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to enhance the character and vibrancy of the community's business environment for small-scale enterprises and consumer services.

Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the zoning district shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 2, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, or uses by special exception.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

Table 2: Commercial Bulk and Area Regulations Bulk and Area Regulations C-1 Commercial
Lot size (minimum)	21,780 sq. ft.
Lot width (minimum)	75 ft.
Height (maximum)	40 ft.
Front setback (minimum)	35 ft.
Side setback (minimum)	10 ft.
Rear setback (minimum)	15 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum)	60%

§ 155-312 Authorized principal and accessory uses.

Tables 3 and 4 establish the authorized principal and accessory uses and the zoning districts where the principal and accessory use is authorized and the method of authorization.

P - Permitted Use by Right.

A - Accessory Use.

S - Use by Special Exception (see § 155-705, General standards for all conditional uses and special exceptions, in Article VII).

CU - Conditional Use (see § 155-705, General standards for all conditional uses and special exceptions, in Article VII).

Blank cells indicate that the use is not permitted in the corresponding district.

Accessory uses and structures.

Applicability. This section applies to any subordinate use of a building or other structure, or use of land that is:

Conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and

Clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.

Establishment of accessory uses.

Accessory structures, buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.

In no instance shall an accessory building or use be established on a vacant lot.

All accessory structures and uses are also subject to the general standards listed in § 155-313 and the supplemental regulations found in Article VI of this chapter.

Additional standards related to the specific accessory structures and uses are found in Article VI of this chapter.

Table 3: Authorized Principal Uses
Use	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	C-1
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P	CU
Adaptive reuse				CU
Animal day care					P
Animal grooming facility					P
Animal hospitals and veterinarian services					P
Auditorium					CU
Bank					P
Bed-and-breakfast	P	P
Billboards	Subject to Article IX
Business services					P
Care facilities and senior housing:
Assisted living facility		CU	CU		CU
Independent living facility		CU	CU		CU
Life care community		CU	CU		CU
Nursing home		CU	CU		CU
Retirement housing facility		CU	CU		CU
Cemetery	CU
Commercial school					CU
Communications antennae	P	P	P	P	P
Communications tower					CU
Community garden	P	P	P	P
Construction-related business					P
Convenience store					CU
Cryptocurrency mining					CU
Day-care center, adult		CU			CU
Day-care center, child		CU			CU
Day care, home-based	CU	CU	CU	CU
Dwelling types:
Apartment			CU
Conversion dwelling				CU
Duplex			CU	P	CU
Garden apartment		P		CU	CU
Granny flat/carriage house/mother-in-law suite	A	A	A
Manufactured or modular home	P	P	CU	P
Mobile home					CU
Multifamily dwelling			CU	P	CU
Quadruplex			CU	P
Single-family dwelling	P	P	P	P
Townhouse			CU	CU	CU
Two-family dwelling			CU	P	CU
Educational institution		P			CU
Emergency services					P
Emergency services facility					CU
Emergency shelter					P
Essential services	P	P	P	P	P
Farmer's market					P
Forestry	P	P	P	P	P
Funeral home					CU
Gas/fuel station					CU
Group care facility					CU
Group home	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Halfway house				P
Hotel					P
Junkyard					CU
Landscape service center, retail					P
Landscape service center, wholesale					CU
Live-work units					P
Marina					P
Marina facility					P
Massage therapy establishment					CU
Mini-warehouse and self-storage building					P
Mixed use					CU
Municipal building					P
Office, business and professional					P
Office, medical (high- and low-intensity)					P
Park/playground	P	P	P	P	P
Park, public or semi-public	P	P	P	P	P
Parking lot, commercial					P
Personal services					P
Pet boarding					P
Pilot manufacturing					CU
Place of assembly	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Place of worship	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Printing facility					P
Private club					CU
Private utility	P	P	P	P	P
Railroad facility				CU	CU
Recreation, passive	P	P	P	P	P
Restaurant, fast food					CU
Restaurant, sit-down					P
Restaurant, take-out					CU
Retail store					P
School		P			P
Service station					CU
Solar energy system, small					P
Tavern/bar					P
Vehicle repair garage					CU
Warehouse and storage services					P
Water storage					P
Wind energy system, small					P
Wireless communication facilities	Subject to Article XII
Principal uses not listed:	Please refer to the Use Tables in the zoning ordinances of Sewickley Borough and Aleppo Township per the Joint ASO Comprehensive Plan; if a use is still not listed, the proposed use will be subject to Article V as a conditional use in the C-1 zoning district

§ 155-313 General standards for all accessory uses and structures.

Permitted accessory uses. Accessory uses and structures permitted by this chapter are listed in the Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 4). Accessory uses and structures which are not specifically listed in the Table shall not be permitted in the Borough.

Table 4: Authorized Accessory Uses
Use or Structure	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	C-1
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P
Apiary	P	P	P	P
Carport	P	P	P	P
Deck	P	P	P	P
Fence	P	P	P	P	P
Garage, attached	P	P	P	P	P
Garage, detached	P	P	P	P	P
Gazebo	P	P	P	P	P
Granny flat/carriage house/in-law suite	P	P	P
Hot tubs/outdoor spas	P	P	P	P
Home occupation, low-impact	P	P	P	P
Loading space/berth					P
No-impact home-based business	P	P	P	P
Parking lot					P
Patio	P	P	P	P	P
Porch	P	P	P	P
Portable storage unit/container	P	P	P	P	P
Satellite dish	P	P	P	P
Shed	P	P	P	P
Signs	Subject to Article IX
Solar energy system, small	P			P	P
Storage building					P
Swimming pool (above ground or in ground)	P	P	P	P
Temporary use or structure	P	P	P	P	P
Tennis/basketball/sports courts	P	P	P	P	P
Accessory uses not listed	Any other building or use that is customarily incidental to the permitted principal use or principal building; subject to approval by Zoning Officer

If an accessory structure or building is attached to the principal structure, then it shall be considered part of the principal structure and shall be subject to all requirements relating to the principal structure.

Location of accessory structures and uses.

Accessory structures and uses, with the exception of authorized signs and fences, shall not be located in the required front yard of any lot in any zoning district unless a 100-foot setback is provided from the required front setback line.

The location of permitted nonresidential accessory structures is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures.

All accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any side or rear property line except were specifically authorized elsewhere in this chapter or in the specific area and bulk regulations of the zoning district in which the property is located.

Accessory uses shall be conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.

Accessory structures shall be counted towards the maximum lot coverage on a lot and in no case shall exceed the maximum lot coverage for the zoning district in which it is located when considering all structures on the lot.

Accessory uses shall not include the conduct of trade or business unless permitted in conjunction with an authorized principal use that permits trade or business.

While properties can have multiple accessory structures, not more than one accessory structure by type shall be permitted on an individual lot (e.g., shed, play structure, pool, etc., are types of accessory structures).

Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure unless the accessory structure is directly related to an agricultural operation.

Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until the construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.

Trailers including utility, commercial, mobile homes, living trailers, and motorized recreational vehicles may not be stored in any front or side yard, as defined by this chapter.

§ 155-314 Specific standards for all accessory uses and structures.

Accessory dwelling units.

Subject to the conditional use standards found in Article VII of this chapter.

Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted as an accessory structure to a primary residence in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts and shall meet all applicable setback and area and bulk requirements of the primary structure.

Accessory dwelling units shall have a gross floor area of at least 400 square feet and shall comprise no more than 50% of the gross floor area of the principal structure that they are associated with.

Maximum total square footage permitted for an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

Carports.

No setback is required for a carport on a residential property in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 districts.

The maximum size and height of carports are listed in the table of carport size and heights (Table 5).

Table 5: Carport Size and Heights Maximum Size and Height of Carports
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 Acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Day care, home-based. Subject to the conditional use standards found in Article VII of this chapter.

Decks.

Decks are permitted as an accessory structure and shall only be attached to the principal structure or to an above ground swimming pool.

Decks may not encroach into the required minimum side or rear setbacks, including associated stairs or steps.

Fences and walls. Subject to the standards and supplemental regulations found in Article VI of this chapter.

Garage, private.

A private garage may include the maximum storage of one private vehicle not registered to family and/or individuals living within the permitted principal use.

Finishes and architectural style of detached private garages shall be complementary of those of the principal structure.

The maximum size and height of detached private garages are listed in the table of detached garage size and heights (Table 6).

Table 6: Detached Garage Size and Heights Maximum Size and Height of Private Garages
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Home occupation. Subject to the requirements and standards found in Article VI of this chapter.

Satellite dish antennas.

Only one satellite dish antenna shall be permitted on a residential lot. The satellite dish antenna must be roof-mounted only and is not permitted on the ground or in front yards.

A satellite dish antenna shall not be projected above the peak of a roof. No part of the roof-mounted satellite dish shall be greater than three feet from the roof's surface. The antenna shall be mounted in the most inconspicuous location possible and not visible from the public street.

A satellite dish antenna shall be permitted to be mounted on a flat roof so long as the satellite dish projects less than three feet from the roof surface and is mounted in the most inconspicuous location possible and not visible from the public street.

Sheds.

No part of a shed shall be occupied as a residential living area.

The side and rear setback required for sheds shall be five feet.

The maximum size and height of sheds are listed in the table of shed size and heights (Table 7).

Table 7: Shed and Size Height Maximum Size and Height of Storage Buildings
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 0.5 acres	144 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 0.5 acre < 1 acres	400 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acres	650 sq. ft.	15 ft.

Solar energy system, small - roof-mounted.

Zoning approval is required for the construction of any solar-energy facility that is an accessory use on any site or lot.

Roof-mounted solar panels are permitted on the primary structure of the property only in the Borough.

The zoning permit application shall indicate the location of the proposed facility, including the percentage of roof coverage, which shall not exceed 75%.

For roof-mounted panels installed on a sloped roof that faces a front yard, the system must be installed with a maximum distance, measured perpendicular to the roof, of 18 inches between the roof and the highest edge or surface of the system.

For roof-mounted panels installed on a sloped roof, the highest point of the system shall not exceed the highest point of the roof to which it is attached.

For roof-mounted panels installed on a flat roof, the highest point of the system shall be permitted to extend up to six feet above the roof to which it is attached, so long as it still meets the height limitations of the zoning district.

The applicant shall demonstrate through project planning and proposed mitigation that a proposed facility's impacts will be minimized for surrounding properties and the community. This may include, but not be limited to, information regarding site selection, facility design or appearance, buffering, and screening of ground-mounted electrical and control equipment.

Noise from any solar-energy facility shall not exceed 45 dBa at the lot line, unless all affected adjacent property owners shall have executed a non-disturbance easement, covenant, or consent which has been recorded with the county.

To the extent applicable, all solar-energy facilities shall comply with the Pennsylvania UCC and the regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PA L&I).

Solar-energy facilities shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the facility manufacturer.

Transmission and power lines shall be placed underground or out of sight.

No solar-energy facility or facilities may exceed in total 30% of the total lot or site area.

No facility shall be attached to a tree or any other natural object or structure not intended to support such a facility, except that facilities may be appropriately attached to buildings capable of accommodating them.

No facility shall be installed immediately adjacent to a swimming pool or other open body of water.

All businesses and residences within the Borough that have solar panels shall display a window sign on the building that states "solar-equipped" to alert the local Fire Department. This sign shall be provided by the Borough at the property owner's expense.

Storage building.

The location of permitted storage buildings is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures of the underlying zoning district.

No part of an accessory storage building shall be occupied as a residential living area.

The maximum size and height of storage buildings are listed in the table of detached garage size and heights (Table 8).

Table 8: Storage Building Size and Height Maximum Size and Height of Storage Buildings
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Sport courts.

Sport Courts shall be permitted in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts and shall meet the following requirements:

All sports courts shall be enclosed by a fence which is a minimum of 10 feet in height and a maximum of 12 feet in height and which shall contain openings equal to 50% or more of the surface area of the fence.

Sport courts shall not be placed over utility lines or utility easements without the approval and permission of the utility owner.

Sport courts shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any property line and cannot be located between the primary structure and the street frontage.

Outdoor lighting for sport courts, if any, shall be shielded and reflected away from adjoining properties so that no direct beam of light, but only diffuse or reflected light, enters adjoining properties.

Swimming pool, private home.

In residential areas, pools and accessory decks attached to a pool shall be erected only in a side and/or rear yard, provided that they are no closer than 10 feet to any lot line.

In-ground pools shall be enclosed by a fence, as required by the Borough's Building Code, and shall comply with the applicable rear and side yard setback requirements.

Above-ground pools in all zoning districts shall have vertical barriers, as required by the Borough's Building Code.

Only allowed in rear yard or a side yard provided it is not visible from the street, and not beyond front yard setback, and prohibited in front yards.

Outdoor lighting, if any, shall be shielded and reflected away from adjoining properties so that no direct beam of light, but only diffuse or reflected light, enters adjoining properties.

Trailers, construction or sales.

Construction sheds or trailers shall be permitted in any zoning district of the Borough subject to the following restrictions:

Such construction trailers and construction sheds shall be located on the lot on which construction is progressing and shall not be located within 25 feet of the boundary line of any abutting residential lot.

Such construction trailers and construction sheds shall be used only as temporary field offices and for storage of incidental equipment and supplies, and not for any dwelling use whatsoever.

No combustible materials shall be stored in the construction trailer or construction shed.

(d)

All construction trailers or construction sheds shall have at least 10 feet on all sides for clearance. Two or more construction trailers can be joined for passage from trailer-to-trailer.

(e)

Such construction trailers shall not be moved to or construction sheds erected on a construction site until the date on or after which construction actually commences and shall be removed from such site within 30 days after completion of construction. If construction is interrupted and ceases for more than 60 days, the construction trailer shall be removed until actual construction commences again.

Wind energy system, small.

Borough zoning approval is required prior to the construction of any wind-energy facility on any site or lot.

The zoning permit application shall indicate the location of the proposed facility.

Where the installation of the facility constitutes a land development, all provisions of this chapter and the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)[1] shall be met.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 121 of this Code.

Noise from any WEF shall not exceed 15 dBa at the lot line, unless all affected adjacent property owners shall have executed a nondisturbance easement, covenant, or consent which has been recorded in the Department of Real Estate of Allegheny County. Methods for measuring and reporting acoustic emissions from the facility shall be equal to or exceed the minimum standards for precision described in AWEA Standard 2.1 - 1989, titled "Procedures for the Measurement and Reporting of Acoustic Emissions from Wind Turbine Generation Systems Volume I: First Tier."

Construction of any WEF shall comply with all rules, laws, and regulations of the FAA. Documentation of compliance shall be provided to the Borough.

To the extent applicable, all wind-energy facilities shall comply with the UCC and the regulations adopted by the PA L&I.

All electrical components of wind-energy facilities shall conform to relevant and applicable local, state, and national codes, and relevant and applicable international standards.

WEFs shall not be artificially lighted, except to the extent required by the FAA or other applicable authority that regulates air safety.

WEFs shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the facility manufacturer.

Transmission and power lines shall be placed underground or out of sight.

Setbacks.

From buildings. One and one-tenth times the height of the wind energy facility at its tallest point, measured from the bottom of the facility base to the highest reach of any movable or immobile part; except where the facility is mounted to a building, the setback shall not be required between the facility and the building to which it is attached.

From property lines. One and one-tenth times the height of the wind energy facility at its tallest point, measured from the bottom of the facility base to the highest reach of any movable or immobile part.

From public roads. One and one-tenth times the height of the wind energy facility at its tallest point, measured from the bottom of the facility base to the highest reach of any movable or immobile part.

Each vertically oriented wind-energy facility mounted on a building shall be separated from any other wind-energy facility by 1.1 times the height of the facility, measured from the point at which the facility is mounted to the building, to the highest reach of any movable or immobile part of the facility.

Any wind-energy facility that is an accessory structure shall meet the applicable accessory structure setbacks that may apply in the zoning district within which the facility is constructed; and where no such setback is specified, the facility shall be no closer than 10 feet to any property line or the distance set forth above, whichever is greater.

Maximum height. Where the facility is an independent structure and not mounted to a building, 20 feet maximum height in residential zoning districts and 75 feet maximum height in the C-2 zoning district, measured from ground level to the tip of the wind-energy facility's blade fully extended perpendicular to the ground plane. Where the facility is mounted to a building, the maximum height shall be 10 feet higher than the tallest point on the building.

(16)

Minimum vertical clearance between ground level and the lowest movable component of the WEF when at its lowest point shall be 15 feet.

(17)

The color shall be a neutral and nonreflective tone, such as white, off-white, or gray. The facility coloring shall be solid, and any alphabetical or numerical characters shall be representative of the facility manufacturer only and shall comprise no more than five square feet.

Other structures. Other structures not specifically described in this section, if approved by the Zoning Officer, shall meet all requirements of accessory structures. Other structures shall not be permitted in the area between the primary structure and the frontage. Other structures may not exceed 10 feet in height and the rear and side setback shall be 15 feet.

Glen Osborne City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

District Regulations

§ 155-301 Official Zoning Map.

§ 155-302 Zoning districts.

The Borough is divided into a series of zoning districts and overlay districts stated in this chapter and as shown by the district boundaries on the Official Zoning Map.

Zoning districts.

R-1 - Low Density Residential.

R-2 - Moderate Density Residential.

R-3 - Suburban Density Residential.

R-4 - Urban Density Residential.

C-1 - Commercial.

Overlay districts.

FHD - Flood Hazard District Overlay.

NRP - Natural Resource Protection Overlay.

NPE - Neighborhood Protection Overlay East.

NPW - Neighborhood Protection Overlay West.

§ 155-303 District boundaries.

§ 155-304 Use of property.

No land, structure, building, or development approval shall be issued unless the proposed development conforms to the regulations prescribed within the applicable zoning district and this chapter.

In all residential zoning districts, there shall only be one principal use and structure on a lot.

§ 155-305 Bulk and area regulations.

Bulk and area regulations for uses by zoning district are specified in Tables 1 and 2.[1]

Editor's Note

§ 155-306 Restrictions.

No building shall hereafter be erected or altered:

To exceed the height limitations of the district where it is located;

To accommodate a greater number of families than permitted by the district regulations where it is located;

To occupy a greater percentage of lot area than permitted by the district regulations where it is located;

To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, or side yards than are specified herein for the district in which such building is located;

To be on a lot or parcel that is within a FEMA identified flood zone.

Table 1: Residential Bulk and Area Regulations Residential Bulk and Area Regulations
	Lot Size (minimum)	Lot Width	Lot Coverage (maximum)	Minimum Setbacks			Height (maximum)
	Lot Size (minimum)	Lot Width	Lot Coverage (maximum)	Front Yard	Side Yard	Rear Yard	Height (maximum)
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Single-family	25,000 sq. ft.	80 ft.	40%	30 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Moderate Density Residential (R-2)
Single-family	15,000 sq. ft.	70 ft.	45%	20 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Suburban Residential (R-3)
Single-family	7,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	45%	20 ft.	10 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Urban Residential (R-4)
Single-family	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Two-family	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Townhome	4,500 sq. ft.	20 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Multifamily	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Duplex	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Quadruplex	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.

*	Side setbacks are not required for dwellings that share common walls along the shared wall. The side setback applies to end units only.

§ 155-307 R-1 Low Density Residential District.

Authorized principal and accessory uses. See § 155-312, Table of Authorized Uses (Tables 3 and 4),[1] for authorized principal and accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-1 district.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-308 R-2 Moderate Density Residential District.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-309 R-3 Suburban Residential District.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-310 R-4 Urban Density Residential District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to accommodate existing development on smaller lots existing in the area between Ohio River Boulevard and the Ohio River.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-311 C-1 Commercial District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to enhance the character and vibrancy of the community's business environment for small-scale enterprises and consumer services.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

Table 2: Commercial Bulk and Area Regulations Bulk and Area Regulations C-1 Commercial
Lot size (minimum)	21,780 sq. ft.
Lot width (minimum)	75 ft.
Height (maximum)	40 ft.
Front setback (minimum)	35 ft.
Side setback (minimum)	10 ft.
Rear setback (minimum)	15 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum)	60%

§ 155-312 Authorized principal and accessory uses.

Tables 3 and 4 establish the authorized principal and accessory uses and the zoning districts where the principal and accessory use is authorized and the method of authorization.

P - Permitted Use by Right.

A - Accessory Use.

S - Use by Special Exception (see § 155-705, General standards for all conditional uses and special exceptions, in Article VII).

CU - Conditional Use (see § 155-705, General standards for all conditional uses and special exceptions, in Article VII).

Blank cells indicate that the use is not permitted in the corresponding district.

Accessory uses and structures.

Applicability. This section applies to any subordinate use of a building or other structure, or use of land that is:

Conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and

Clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.

Establishment of accessory uses.

Accessory structures, buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.

In no instance shall an accessory building or use be established on a vacant lot.

All accessory structures and uses are also subject to the general standards listed in § 155-313 and the supplemental regulations found in Article VI of this chapter.

Additional standards related to the specific accessory structures and uses are found in Article VI of this chapter.

Table 3: Authorized Principal Uses
Use	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	C-1
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P	CU
Adaptive reuse				CU
Animal day care					P
Animal grooming facility					P
Animal hospitals and veterinarian services					P
Auditorium					CU
Bank					P
Bed-and-breakfast	P	P
Billboards	Subject to Article IX
Business services					P
Care facilities and senior housing:
Assisted living facility		CU	CU		CU
Independent living facility		CU	CU		CU
Life care community		CU	CU		CU
Nursing home		CU	CU		CU
Retirement housing facility		CU	CU		CU
Cemetery	CU
Commercial school					CU
Communications antennae	P	P	P	P	P
Communications tower					CU
Community garden	P	P	P	P
Construction-related business					P
Convenience store					CU
Cryptocurrency mining					CU
Day-care center, adult		CU			CU
Day-care center, child		CU			CU
Day care, home-based	CU	CU	CU	CU
Dwelling types:
Apartment			CU
Conversion dwelling				CU
Duplex			CU	P	CU
Garden apartment		P		CU	CU
Granny flat/carriage house/mother-in-law suite	A	A	A
Manufactured or modular home	P	P	CU	P
Mobile home					CU
Multifamily dwelling			CU	P	CU
Quadruplex			CU	P
Single-family dwelling	P	P	P	P
Townhouse			CU	CU	CU
Two-family dwelling			CU	P	CU
Educational institution		P			CU
Emergency services					P
Emergency services facility					CU
Emergency shelter					P
Essential services	P	P	P	P	P
Farmer's market					P
Forestry	P	P	P	P	P
Funeral home					CU
Gas/fuel station					CU
Group care facility					CU
Group home	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Halfway house				P
Hotel					P
Junkyard					CU
Landscape service center, retail					P
Landscape service center, wholesale					CU
Live-work units					P
Marina					P
Marina facility					P
Massage therapy establishment					CU
Mini-warehouse and self-storage building					P
Mixed use					CU
Municipal building					P
Office, business and professional					P
Office, medical (high- and low-intensity)					P
Park/playground	P	P	P	P	P
Park, public or semi-public	P	P	P	P	P
Parking lot, commercial					P
Personal services					P
Pet boarding					P
Pilot manufacturing					CU
Place of assembly	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Place of worship	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Printing facility					P
Private club					CU
Private utility	P	P	P	P	P
Railroad facility				CU	CU
Recreation, passive	P	P	P	P	P
Restaurant, fast food					CU
Restaurant, sit-down					P
Restaurant, take-out					CU
Retail store					P
School		P			P
Service station					CU
Solar energy system, small					P
Tavern/bar					P
Vehicle repair garage					CU
Warehouse and storage services					P
Water storage					P
Wind energy system, small					P
Wireless communication facilities	Subject to Article XII
Principal uses not listed:	Please refer to the Use Tables in the zoning ordinances of Sewickley Borough and Aleppo Township per the Joint ASO Comprehensive Plan; if a use is still not listed, the proposed use will be subject to Article V as a conditional use in the C-1 zoning district

§ 155-313 General standards for all accessory uses and structures.

Table 4: Authorized Accessory Uses
Use or Structure	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	C-1
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P
Apiary	P	P	P	P
Carport	P	P	P	P
Deck	P	P	P	P
Fence	P	P	P	P	P
Garage, attached	P	P	P	P	P
Garage, detached	P	P	P	P	P
Gazebo	P	P	P	P	P
Granny flat/carriage house/in-law suite	P	P	P
Hot tubs/outdoor spas	P	P	P	P
Home occupation, low-impact	P	P	P	P
Loading space/berth					P
No-impact home-based business	P	P	P	P
Parking lot					P
Patio	P	P	P	P	P
Porch	P	P	P	P
Portable storage unit/container	P	P	P	P	P
Satellite dish	P	P	P	P
Shed	P	P	P	P
Signs	Subject to Article IX
Solar energy system, small	P			P	P
Storage building					P
Swimming pool (above ground or in ground)	P	P	P	P
Temporary use or structure	P	P	P	P	P
Tennis/basketball/sports courts	P	P	P	P	P
Accessory uses not listed	Any other building or use that is customarily incidental to the permitted principal use or principal building; subject to approval by Zoning Officer

Location of accessory structures and uses.

The location of permitted nonresidential accessory structures is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures.

Accessory uses shall be conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.

Accessory uses shall not include the conduct of trade or business unless permitted in conjunction with an authorized principal use that permits trade or business.

Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure unless the accessory structure is directly related to an agricultural operation.

Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until the construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.

Trailers including utility, commercial, mobile homes, living trailers, and motorized recreational vehicles may not be stored in any front or side yard, as defined by this chapter.

§ 155-314 Specific standards for all accessory uses and structures.

Accessory dwelling units.

Subject to the conditional use standards found in Article VII of this chapter.

Maximum total square footage permitted for an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

Carports.

No setback is required for a carport on a residential property in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 districts.

The maximum size and height of carports are listed in the table of carport size and heights (Table 5).

Table 5: Carport Size and Heights Maximum Size and Height of Carports
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 Acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Day care, home-based. Subject to the conditional use standards found in Article VII of this chapter.

Decks.

Decks are permitted as an accessory structure and shall only be attached to the principal structure or to an above ground swimming pool.

Decks may not encroach into the required minimum side or rear setbacks, including associated stairs or steps.

Fences and walls. Subject to the standards and supplemental regulations found in Article VI of this chapter.

Garage, private.

A private garage may include the maximum storage of one private vehicle not registered to family and/or individuals living within the permitted principal use.

Finishes and architectural style of detached private garages shall be complementary of those of the principal structure.

The maximum size and height of detached private garages are listed in the table of detached garage size and heights (Table 6).

Table 6: Detached Garage Size and Heights Maximum Size and Height of Private Garages
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Home occupation. Subject to the requirements and standards found in Article VI of this chapter.

Satellite dish antennas.

Only one satellite dish antenna shall be permitted on a residential lot. The satellite dish antenna must be roof-mounted only and is not permitted on the ground or in front yards.

Sheds.

No part of a shed shall be occupied as a residential living area.

The side and rear setback required for sheds shall be five feet.

The maximum size and height of sheds are listed in the table of shed size and heights (Table 7).

Table 7: Shed and Size Height Maximum Size and Height of Storage Buildings
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 0.5 acres	144 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 0.5 acre < 1 acres	400 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acres	650 sq. ft.	15 ft.

Solar energy system, small - roof-mounted.

Zoning approval is required for the construction of any solar-energy facility that is an accessory use on any site or lot.

Roof-mounted solar panels are permitted on the primary structure of the property only in the Borough.

The zoning permit application shall indicate the location of the proposed facility, including the percentage of roof coverage, which shall not exceed 75%.

For roof-mounted panels installed on a sloped roof, the highest point of the system shall not exceed the highest point of the roof to which it is attached.

To the extent applicable, all solar-energy facilities shall comply with the Pennsylvania UCC and the regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PA L&I).

Solar-energy facilities shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the facility manufacturer.

Transmission and power lines shall be placed underground or out of sight.

No solar-energy facility or facilities may exceed in total 30% of the total lot or site area.

No facility shall be installed immediately adjacent to a swimming pool or other open body of water.

Storage building.

The location of permitted storage buildings is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures of the underlying zoning district.

No part of an accessory storage building shall be occupied as a residential living area.

The maximum size and height of storage buildings are listed in the table of detached garage size and heights (Table 8).

Table 8: Storage Building Size and Height Maximum Size and Height of Storage Buildings
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Sport courts.

Sport Courts shall be permitted in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts and shall meet the following requirements:

Sport courts shall not be placed over utility lines or utility easements without the approval and permission of the utility owner.

Sport courts shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any property line and cannot be located between the primary structure and the street frontage.

Swimming pool, private home.

In residential areas, pools and accessory decks attached to a pool shall be erected only in a side and/or rear yard, provided that they are no closer than 10 feet to any lot line.

In-ground pools shall be enclosed by a fence, as required by the Borough's Building Code, and shall comply with the applicable rear and side yard setback requirements.

Above-ground pools in all zoning districts shall have vertical barriers, as required by the Borough's Building Code.

Only allowed in rear yard or a side yard provided it is not visible from the street, and not beyond front yard setback, and prohibited in front yards.

Outdoor lighting, if any, shall be shielded and reflected away from adjoining properties so that no direct beam of light, but only diffuse or reflected light, enters adjoining properties.

Trailers, construction or sales.

Construction sheds or trailers shall be permitted in any zoning district of the Borough subject to the following restrictions:

Such construction trailers and construction sheds shall be used only as temporary field offices and for storage of incidental equipment and supplies, and not for any dwelling use whatsoever.

No combustible materials shall be stored in the construction trailer or construction shed.

(d)

All construction trailers or construction sheds shall have at least 10 feet on all sides for clearance. Two or more construction trailers can be joined for passage from trailer-to-trailer.

(e)

Wind energy system, small.

Borough zoning approval is required prior to the construction of any wind-energy facility on any site or lot.

The zoning permit application shall indicate the location of the proposed facility.

Where the installation of the facility constitutes a land development, all provisions of this chapter and the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)[1] shall be met.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 121 of this Code.

Construction of any WEF shall comply with all rules, laws, and regulations of the FAA. Documentation of compliance shall be provided to the Borough.

To the extent applicable, all wind-energy facilities shall comply with the UCC and the regulations adopted by the PA L&I.

All electrical components of wind-energy facilities shall conform to relevant and applicable local, state, and national codes, and relevant and applicable international standards.

WEFs shall not be artificially lighted, except to the extent required by the FAA or other applicable authority that regulates air safety.

WEFs shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the facility manufacturer.

Transmission and power lines shall be placed underground or out of sight.

Setbacks.

Minimum vertical clearance between ground level and the lowest movable component of the WEF when at its lowest point shall be 15 feet.

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Glen Osborne City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

District Regulations

§ 155-301 Official Zoning Map.

§ 155-302 Zoning districts.

The Borough is divided into a series of zoning districts and overlay districts stated in this chapter and as shown by the district boundaries on the Official Zoning Map.

Zoning districts.

R-1 - Low Density Residential.

R-2 - Moderate Density Residential.

R-3 - Suburban Density Residential.

R-4 - Urban Density Residential.

C-1 - Commercial.

Overlay districts.

FHD - Flood Hazard District Overlay.

NRP - Natural Resource Protection Overlay.

NPE - Neighborhood Protection Overlay East.

NPW - Neighborhood Protection Overlay West.

§ 155-303 District boundaries.

§ 155-304 Use of property.

No land, structure, building, or development approval shall be issued unless the proposed development conforms to the regulations prescribed within the applicable zoning district and this chapter.

In all residential zoning districts, there shall only be one principal use and structure on a lot.

§ 155-305 Bulk and area regulations.

Bulk and area regulations for uses by zoning district are specified in Tables 1 and 2.[1]

Editor's Note

§ 155-306 Restrictions.

No building shall hereafter be erected or altered:

To exceed the height limitations of the district where it is located;

To accommodate a greater number of families than permitted by the district regulations where it is located;

To occupy a greater percentage of lot area than permitted by the district regulations where it is located;

To have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, or side yards than are specified herein for the district in which such building is located;

To be on a lot or parcel that is within a FEMA identified flood zone.

Table 1: Residential Bulk and Area Regulations Residential Bulk and Area Regulations
	Lot Size (minimum)	Lot Width	Lot Coverage (maximum)	Minimum Setbacks			Height (maximum)
	Lot Size (minimum)	Lot Width	Lot Coverage (maximum)	Front Yard	Side Yard	Rear Yard	Height (maximum)
Low Density Residential (R-1)
Single-family	25,000 sq. ft.	80 ft.	40%	30 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Moderate Density Residential (R-2)
Single-family	15,000 sq. ft.	70 ft.	45%	20 ft.	15 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Suburban Residential (R-3)
Single-family	7,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	45%	20 ft.	10 ft.	30 ft.	35 ft.
Urban Residential (R-4)
Single-family	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Two-family	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Townhome	4,500 sq. ft.	20 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Multifamily	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Duplex	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.
Quadruplex	4,500 sq. ft.	50 ft.	50%	20 ft.	7 ft.	20 ft.	35 ft.

*	Side setbacks are not required for dwellings that share common walls along the shared wall. The side setback applies to end units only.

§ 155-307 R-1 Low Density Residential District.

Authorized principal and accessory uses. See § 155-312, Table of Authorized Uses (Tables 3 and 4),[1] for authorized principal and accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-1 district.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-308 R-2 Moderate Density Residential District.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-309 R-3 Suburban Residential District.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-310 R-4 Urban Density Residential District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to accommodate existing development on smaller lots existing in the area between Ohio River Boulevard and the Ohio River.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

§ 155-311 C-1 Commercial District.

Purpose. The purpose of this district is to enhance the character and vibrancy of the community's business environment for small-scale enterprises and consumer services.

Off-street parking and loading. See Article X of this chapter for off-street parking and loading requirements.

Table 2: Commercial Bulk and Area Regulations Bulk and Area Regulations C-1 Commercial
Lot size (minimum)	21,780 sq. ft.
Lot width (minimum)	75 ft.
Height (maximum)	40 ft.
Front setback (minimum)	35 ft.
Side setback (minimum)	10 ft.
Rear setback (minimum)	15 ft.
Lot coverage (maximum)	60%

§ 155-312 Authorized principal and accessory uses.

Tables 3 and 4 establish the authorized principal and accessory uses and the zoning districts where the principal and accessory use is authorized and the method of authorization.

P - Permitted Use by Right.

A - Accessory Use.

S - Use by Special Exception (see § 155-705, General standards for all conditional uses and special exceptions, in Article VII).

CU - Conditional Use (see § 155-705, General standards for all conditional uses and special exceptions, in Article VII).

Blank cells indicate that the use is not permitted in the corresponding district.

Accessory uses and structures.

Applicability. This section applies to any subordinate use of a building or other structure, or use of land that is:

Conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and

Clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.

Establishment of accessory uses.

Accessory structures, buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.

In no instance shall an accessory building or use be established on a vacant lot.

All accessory structures and uses are also subject to the general standards listed in § 155-313 and the supplemental regulations found in Article VI of this chapter.

Additional standards related to the specific accessory structures and uses are found in Article VI of this chapter.

Table 3: Authorized Principal Uses
Use	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	C-1
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P	CU
Adaptive reuse				CU
Animal day care					P
Animal grooming facility					P
Animal hospitals and veterinarian services					P
Auditorium					CU
Bank					P
Bed-and-breakfast	P	P
Billboards	Subject to Article IX
Business services					P
Care facilities and senior housing:
Assisted living facility		CU	CU		CU
Independent living facility		CU	CU		CU
Life care community		CU	CU		CU
Nursing home		CU	CU		CU
Retirement housing facility		CU	CU		CU
Cemetery	CU
Commercial school					CU
Communications antennae	P	P	P	P	P
Communications tower					CU
Community garden	P	P	P	P
Construction-related business					P
Convenience store					CU
Cryptocurrency mining					CU
Day-care center, adult		CU			CU
Day-care center, child		CU			CU
Day care, home-based	CU	CU	CU	CU
Dwelling types:
Apartment			CU
Conversion dwelling				CU
Duplex			CU	P	CU
Garden apartment		P		CU	CU
Granny flat/carriage house/mother-in-law suite	A	A	A
Manufactured or modular home	P	P	CU	P
Mobile home					CU
Multifamily dwelling			CU	P	CU
Quadruplex			CU	P
Single-family dwelling	P	P	P	P
Townhouse			CU	CU	CU
Two-family dwelling			CU	P	CU
Educational institution		P			CU
Emergency services					P
Emergency services facility					CU
Emergency shelter					P
Essential services	P	P	P	P	P
Farmer's market					P
Forestry	P	P	P	P	P
Funeral home					CU
Gas/fuel station					CU
Group care facility					CU
Group home	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Halfway house				P
Hotel					P
Junkyard					CU
Landscape service center, retail					P
Landscape service center, wholesale					CU
Live-work units					P
Marina					P
Marina facility					P
Massage therapy establishment					CU
Mini-warehouse and self-storage building					P
Mixed use					CU
Municipal building					P
Office, business and professional					P
Office, medical (high- and low-intensity)					P
Park/playground	P	P	P	P	P
Park, public or semi-public	P	P	P	P	P
Parking lot, commercial					P
Personal services					P
Pet boarding					P
Pilot manufacturing					CU
Place of assembly	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Place of worship	CU	CU	CU	CU	CU
Printing facility					P
Private club					CU
Private utility	P	P	P	P	P
Railroad facility				CU	CU
Recreation, passive	P	P	P	P	P
Restaurant, fast food					CU
Restaurant, sit-down					P
Restaurant, take-out					CU
Retail store					P
School		P			P
Service station					CU
Solar energy system, small					P
Tavern/bar					P
Vehicle repair garage					CU
Warehouse and storage services					P
Water storage					P
Wind energy system, small					P
Wireless communication facilities	Subject to Article XII
Principal uses not listed:	Please refer to the Use Tables in the zoning ordinances of Sewickley Borough and Aleppo Township per the Joint ASO Comprehensive Plan; if a use is still not listed, the proposed use will be subject to Article V as a conditional use in the C-1 zoning district

§ 155-313 General standards for all accessory uses and structures.

Table 4: Authorized Accessory Uses
Use or Structure	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	C-1
Accessory dwelling unit	P	P	P
Apiary	P	P	P	P
Carport	P	P	P	P
Deck	P	P	P	P
Fence	P	P	P	P	P
Garage, attached	P	P	P	P	P
Garage, detached	P	P	P	P	P
Gazebo	P	P	P	P	P
Granny flat/carriage house/in-law suite	P	P	P
Hot tubs/outdoor spas	P	P	P	P
Home occupation, low-impact	P	P	P	P
Loading space/berth					P
No-impact home-based business	P	P	P	P
Parking lot					P
Patio	P	P	P	P	P
Porch	P	P	P	P
Portable storage unit/container	P	P	P	P	P
Satellite dish	P	P	P	P
Shed	P	P	P	P
Signs	Subject to Article IX
Solar energy system, small	P			P	P
Storage building					P
Swimming pool (above ground or in ground)	P	P	P	P
Temporary use or structure	P	P	P	P	P
Tennis/basketball/sports courts	P	P	P	P	P
Accessory uses not listed	Any other building or use that is customarily incidental to the permitted principal use or principal building; subject to approval by Zoning Officer

Location of accessory structures and uses.

The location of permitted nonresidential accessory structures is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures.

Accessory uses shall be conducted on the same lot as the principal use to which it is related; and clearly incidental to, and customarily found in connection with, the principal use or structure.

Accessory uses shall not include the conduct of trade or business unless permitted in conjunction with an authorized principal use that permits trade or business.

Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal structure unless the accessory structure is directly related to an agricultural operation.

Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until the construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.

Trailers including utility, commercial, mobile homes, living trailers, and motorized recreational vehicles may not be stored in any front or side yard, as defined by this chapter.

§ 155-314 Specific standards for all accessory uses and structures.

Accessory dwelling units.

Subject to the conditional use standards found in Article VII of this chapter.

Maximum total square footage permitted for an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed 1,200 square feet.

Carports.

No setback is required for a carport on a residential property in the R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 districts.

The maximum size and height of carports are listed in the table of carport size and heights (Table 5).

Table 5: Carport Size and Heights Maximum Size and Height of Carports
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 Acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Day care, home-based. Subject to the conditional use standards found in Article VII of this chapter.

Decks.

Decks are permitted as an accessory structure and shall only be attached to the principal structure or to an above ground swimming pool.

Decks may not encroach into the required minimum side or rear setbacks, including associated stairs or steps.

Fences and walls. Subject to the standards and supplemental regulations found in Article VI of this chapter.

Garage, private.

A private garage may include the maximum storage of one private vehicle not registered to family and/or individuals living within the permitted principal use.

Finishes and architectural style of detached private garages shall be complementary of those of the principal structure.

The maximum size and height of detached private garages are listed in the table of detached garage size and heights (Table 6).

Table 6: Detached Garage Size and Heights Maximum Size and Height of Private Garages
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Home occupation. Subject to the requirements and standards found in Article VI of this chapter.

Satellite dish antennas.

Only one satellite dish antenna shall be permitted on a residential lot. The satellite dish antenna must be roof-mounted only and is not permitted on the ground or in front yards.

Sheds.

No part of a shed shall be occupied as a residential living area.

The side and rear setback required for sheds shall be five feet.

The maximum size and height of sheds are listed in the table of shed size and heights (Table 7).

Table 7: Shed and Size Height Maximum Size and Height of Storage Buildings
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 0.5 acres	144 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 0.5 acre < 1 acres	400 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acres	650 sq. ft.	15 ft.

Solar energy system, small - roof-mounted.

Zoning approval is required for the construction of any solar-energy facility that is an accessory use on any site or lot.

Roof-mounted solar panels are permitted on the primary structure of the property only in the Borough.

The zoning permit application shall indicate the location of the proposed facility, including the percentage of roof coverage, which shall not exceed 75%.

For roof-mounted panels installed on a sloped roof, the highest point of the system shall not exceed the highest point of the roof to which it is attached.

To the extent applicable, all solar-energy facilities shall comply with the Pennsylvania UCC and the regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (PA L&I).

Solar-energy facilities shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the facility manufacturer.

Transmission and power lines shall be placed underground or out of sight.

No solar-energy facility or facilities may exceed in total 30% of the total lot or site area.

No facility shall be installed immediately adjacent to a swimming pool or other open body of water.

Storage building.

The location of permitted storage buildings is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures of the underlying zoning district.

No part of an accessory storage building shall be occupied as a residential living area.

The maximum size and height of storage buildings are listed in the table of detached garage size and heights (Table 8).

Table 8: Storage Building Size and Height Maximum Size and Height of Storage Buildings
Lot Size	Gross Floor Area (maximum)	Height of Structure
Lots < 1 acre	675 sq. ft.	15 ft.
Lots > 1 acre < 2 acres	800 sq. ft.	20 ft.
Lots > 2 acres	1,000 sq. ft.	20 ft.

Sport courts.

Sport Courts shall be permitted in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 districts and shall meet the following requirements:

Sport courts shall not be placed over utility lines or utility easements without the approval and permission of the utility owner.

Sport courts shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any property line and cannot be located between the primary structure and the street frontage.

Swimming pool, private home.

In residential areas, pools and accessory decks attached to a pool shall be erected only in a side and/or rear yard, provided that they are no closer than 10 feet to any lot line.

In-ground pools shall be enclosed by a fence, as required by the Borough's Building Code, and shall comply with the applicable rear and side yard setback requirements.

Above-ground pools in all zoning districts shall have vertical barriers, as required by the Borough's Building Code.

Only allowed in rear yard or a side yard provided it is not visible from the street, and not beyond front yard setback, and prohibited in front yards.

Outdoor lighting, if any, shall be shielded and reflected away from adjoining properties so that no direct beam of light, but only diffuse or reflected light, enters adjoining properties.

Trailers, construction or sales.

Construction sheds or trailers shall be permitted in any zoning district of the Borough subject to the following restrictions:

Such construction trailers and construction sheds shall be used only as temporary field offices and for storage of incidental equipment and supplies, and not for any dwelling use whatsoever.

No combustible materials shall be stored in the construction trailer or construction shed.

(d)

All construction trailers or construction sheds shall have at least 10 feet on all sides for clearance. Two or more construction trailers can be joined for passage from trailer-to-trailer.

(e)

Wind energy system, small.

Borough zoning approval is required prior to the construction of any wind-energy facility on any site or lot.

The zoning permit application shall indicate the location of the proposed facility.

Where the installation of the facility constitutes a land development, all provisions of this chapter and the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO)[1] shall be met.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 121 of this Code.

Construction of any WEF shall comply with all rules, laws, and regulations of the FAA. Documentation of compliance shall be provided to the Borough.

To the extent applicable, all wind-energy facilities shall comply with the UCC and the regulations adopted by the PA L&I.

All electrical components of wind-energy facilities shall conform to relevant and applicable local, state, and national codes, and relevant and applicable international standards.

WEFs shall not be artificially lighted, except to the extent required by the FAA or other applicable authority that regulates air safety.

WEFs shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the facility manufacturer.