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Lansford City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

Zoning District Regulations

§ 465-501 R-1 Low Density Residential District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
No-impact home-based businesses.
(3) 
Forestry.
(4) 
Public utility facilities (excluding storage yards).
(5) 
Public recreational facilities.
(6) 
Accessory uses to the above.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception.
(1) 
Home occupations.
(2) 
Public uses.
(3) 
Day-care homes.
(4) 
Places of worship.
(5) 
Accessory uses to the above.
C. 
Prohibited uses. Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
D. 
Conditional uses. None.
E. 
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area. Each principal building or use shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than:
(a) 
Six thousand square feet when serviced by central sewers and public water.
(b) 
One acre when serviced by on-lot sewage disposal.
(2) 
Minimum lot width.
(a) 
Sixty feet for a minimum lot area of 6,000 square feet.
(b) 
One hundred feet for a minimum lot area of one acre.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 25 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yards shall be not less than 10 feet on each side.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 30% of the lot area shall be covered with buildings or structures.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet.
F. 
Supplementary regulations. (See Article VIII.)
G. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.

§ 465-502 R-2 Medium Density Residential District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Single-family attached dwellings.
(3) 
Two-family dwellings.
(4) 
No-impact home-based businesses.
(5) 
Forestry.
(6) 
Public utility facilities (excluding storage yards).
(7) 
Accessory uses to the above.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception. (See Article VI.)
(1) 
Multifamily dwellings, including townhouses and garden apartments.
(2) 
Home occupations.
(3) 
Public uses.
(4) 
Public recreational facilities.
(5) 
Day-care homes.
(6) 
Places of worship.
(7) 
Nonprofit social halls, clubs, lodges and similar organizations not open to the general public and limited to members and their guests.
(8) 
Accessory uses to the above.
C. 
Prohibited uses. Any use that utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
D. 
Conditional uses (see Article VII). Conversion of nonresidential building into residences.
E. 
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area. Each principal building, structure and/or use which shall be connected to central sewers shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than:
(a) 
Three thousand square feet when serviced by central sewers and public water.
(b) 
One acre when serviced by an on-lot sewage disposal system.
(2) 
Minimum lot width:
(a) 
Thirty-five feet for a minimum lot area of 3,000 square feet.
(b) 
One hundred feet for a minimum lot area of one acre.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 10 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 10 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yards shall be not less than three feet on each side.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 45% of the lot area shall be covered with buildings or structures.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet.
F. 
Supplementary regulations. (See Article VIII.)
G. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.

§ 465-503 B-1 Community Business District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Retail business, including or similar to the sale of:
(a) 
Food.
(b) 
Pharmaceutical products.
(c) 
Clothing and clothing accessories.
(d) 
Convenience stores.
(e) 
Convenience stores with gas sales.
(f) 
Newspapers, books and stationery.
(g) 
Dry goods.
(h) 
Hardware, paint.
(i) 
Variety goods.
(j) 
Household goods and appliances.
(k) 
Garden supplies.
(l) 
Building or plumbing supplies.
(m) 
Office equipment and supplies.
(n) 
Sporting goods.
(o) 
Artist, music and hobby supplies.
(p) 
Automotive supplies.
(q) 
No-impact home-based businesses.
(r) 
Forestry.
(2) 
Service-oriented business including or similar to:
(a) 
Personal services.
(b) 
Professional offices.
(c) 
Automotive sales.
(d) 
Gasoline service stations.
(e) 
Restaurants.
(f) 
Taverns.
(g) 
Public uses.
(h) 
Medical offices and clinics.
(i) 
Day-care centers.
(j) 
Health clubs.
(k) 
Public utility facilities (excluding storage yards).
(3) 
Accessory uses to all uses permitted by right.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception (see Article VI).
(1) 
Public uses.
(2) 
Accessory uses to the above.
C. 
Conditional uses.
(1) 
Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(a) 
An initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds 43,560 square feet of surface area.
(b) 
An initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds 20,000 square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
(2) 
Conversion of Nonresidential Building into Residences.
D. 
Prohibited uses. Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
E. 
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area:
(a) 
None, subject to the lot being serviced by central sewers and public water.
(b) 
One acre when serviced by an on-lot sewage disposal system.
(2) 
Minimum lot width:
(a) 
None, subject to the lot being serviced by centralized sewers and public water.
(b) 
One hundred feet, when the required minimum lot size is one acre.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 15 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line; a rear yard setback of 30 feet shall be required when the adjoining rear lot contains a residential use or a residential zoning district.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yard shall be not less than 10 feet on each side when the adjoining lot contains a nonresidential use; a side yard setback of not less than 15 feet shall be required for any side yard when adjoining lot contains a residential use or where it abuts a residential zoning district.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 60% of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three stories or 40 feet.
F. 
Supplementary regulations (see Article VIII).
G. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.

§ 465-504 B-2 Central Business District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Retail business, including or similar to the sale of:
(a) 
Food.
(b) 
Pharmaceutical products.
(c) 
Clothing and clothing accessories.
(d) 
Convenience stores.
(e) 
Newspapers, books and stationery.
(f) 
Dry goods.
(g) 
Hardware, paint.
(h) 
Variety goods.
(i) 
Household goods and appliances.
(j) 
Garden supplies.
(k) 
Building or plumbing supplies.
(l) 
Office equipment and supplies.
(m) 
Sporting goods.
(n) 
Artist, music and hobby supplies.
(o) 
Automotive supplies.
(2) 
Service-oriented business, including or similar to:
(a) 
Personal services.
(b) 
Professional offices.
(c) 
Restaurants.
(d) 
Taverns.
(e) 
Public uses.
(f) 
Medical offices and clinics.
(g) 
Day-care centers.
(h) 
Health clubs.
(i) 
Public utility facilities (excluding storage yards).
(3) 
Recreation and entertainment related business, including or similar to:
(a) 
Commercial recreational facilities.
(b) 
Private recreational facilities.
(c) 
Public recreational facilities.
(d) 
Entertainment facilities.
(e) 
Nonprofit social halls, clubs and community centers.
(4) 
Residential uses. Dwellings over a business (dwellings shall, however, be prohibited to be established upon the first floor/ground floor of any property located within this district).
(5) 
Accessory uses to all uses permitted by right.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception (see Article VI).
(1) 
Public uses.
(2) 
Accessory uses to the above.
C. 
Conditional uses (see Article VII). Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(1) 
An initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds 43,560 square feet of surface area.
(2) 
An initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds 20,000 square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
D. 
Prohibited uses. Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
E. 
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area:
(a) 
None, subject to the lot being serviced by central sewers and public water.
(b) 
One acre when serviced by an on-lot sewage disposal system and an on-lot water supply system.
(2) 
Minimum lot width:
(a) 
None, subject to the lot being serviced by centralized sewers and public water.
(b) 
One hundred feet, when the required minimum lot size is one acre.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than five feet in depth as measured from the front lot line, excluding properties on Ridge Street, which may have a zero feet front yard setback.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 10 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line; a rear yard setback of 20 feet shall be required when the adjoining rear lot contains a residential use or a residential zoning district.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yard shall be not less than five feet on each side when the adjoining lot contains a nonresidential use; a side yard setback of not less than 10 feet shall be required for any side yard when adjoining lot contains a residential use or where it abuts a residential zoning district.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 75% of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three stories or 40 feet.
F. 
Supplementary regulations (see Article VIII).
G. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.

§ 465-505 I-1 General Industrial District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Repair garages.
(2) 
Automotive sales.
(3) 
Equipment sales and repairs.
(4) 
Contractors' offices, shops and storage yards (for commercial uses which sell products such as: lumber, building, heating, plumbing, electrical, masonry, fencing and related material).
(5) 
Light industry (as defined in Article II).
(6) 
Outdoor storage as defined in Article II.
(7) 
Warehouse and distribution facilities.
(8) 
Warehousing, including self-storage facilities.
(9) 
Billboard signs.
(10) 
Public utility facilities.
(11) 
Public uses.
(12) 
Gasoline service stations.
(13) 
Accessory uses to the above.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception (see Article VI).
(1) 
Wireless commercial communication sites.
C. 
Conditional uses (see article VII).
(1) 
Listing:
(a) 
Adult uses (as defined in Article II).
(b) 
Automobile wrecking yard/junkyard.
(c) 
Heavy industry (as defined in Article II).
(d) 
Methadone treatment facilities.
(e) 
Solid waste facilities.
(f) 
Sewage treatment facilities.
(g) 
Transfer stations.
(h) 
Trucking facilities.
(2) 
Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(a) 
An initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds 43,560 square feet of surface area.
(b) 
An initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds 20,000 square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
(c) 
Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
D. 
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: one acre.
(2) 
Minimum lot width. Each lot shall have a lot width not less than 100 feet.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 50 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 50 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line. When abutting any R District, a PC District, an OS District or an existing residential property, a buffer area as so defined within Article II of this chapter shall be required within the required rear yard setback.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yard shall be not less than 25 feet on each side. When abutting any R District, a PC District, an OS District or an existing residential property, a buffer area as so defined within II of this chapter shall be required within the required side yard setback.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 65% of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three stories or 40 feet.
E. 
Supplementary regulations (see Article VIII).
F. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.

§ 465-506 PC - Parks and Community Facilities District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Public parks and related facilities such as benches, gazebos, historic and/or commemorative memorials structures, walking trails, biking trails, nature trails, and other similar features normally associated with a public park.
(2) 
Public swimming pools and related facilities.
(3) 
Picnic areas and related facilities.
(4) 
Basketball Courts.
(5) 
Ice-skating rinks.
(6) 
Tennis courts.
(7) 
Multi-purpose athletic fields.
(8) 
Museums.
(9) 
Cultural facilities.
(10) 
Forestry.
(11) 
Accessory uses to the above.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception (see Article VI).
(1) 
Public stadiums with fixed seating and/or bleachers.
(2) 
Indoor facilities of public assembly with fixed seating for 50 or more persons.
(3) 
Accessory parking lots for 20 or more vehicles.
(4) 
Day-care facilities.
C. 
Conditional uses (see Article VII). Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(1) 
An initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds 43,560 square feet of surface area.
(2) 
An initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds 20,000 square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
D. 
Prohibited uses. Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
E. 
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area: one acre.
(2) 
Minimum lot width. Each lot shall have a lot width not less than 100 feet.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 25 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 20 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yard shall be not less than 25 feet on each side.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 25% of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet.
F. 
Supplementary regulations (see Article VIII).
G. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "Subdivision" or "Land Development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.

§ 465-507 OS - Open Space District.

A. 
Permitted uses.
(1) 
Forestry.
(2) 
Greenhouses and nurseries.
(3) 
Animal kennels.
(4) 
Outdoor storage (as defined in Article II).
(5) 
Public recreational facilities.
(6) 
Private recreational facilities.
(7) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(8) 
No impact home-based businesses.
(9) 
Public uses.
(10) 
Public utility facilities.
(11) 
Tree farms.
(12) 
Accessory uses to the above.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception.
(1) 
Home occupations.
(2) 
Cemeteries.
(3) 
Accessory uses to the above.
C. 
Conditional uses (see Article VII).
(1) 
Reclamation activities related to coal waste banks and/or strip mined land.
(2) 
Wireless commercial communications facilities.
(3) 
Extraction, excavation and/or removal of minerals, as defined in Article II.
(4) 
Mobile home park.
(5) 
Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(a) 
An initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds 43,560 square feet of surface area.
(b) 
An initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds 20,000 square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
D. 
Prohibited uses. Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article II of this chapter.
E. 
Dimensional regulations. A principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article VIII of this chapter.
(1) 
Minimum lot area. Each principal building or use shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than two acres.
(2) 
Minimum lot width. Each lot shall have a lot width not less than 150 feet.
(3) 
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 50 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4) 
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 50 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5) 
Side yard. The side yard shall be not less than 50 feet on each side.
(6) 
Lot coverage. Not more than 15% of a lot shall be covered by buildings. Total impervious cover shall not exceed 30%.
(7) 
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet.
F. 
Supplementary regulations (see Article VIII).
G. 
Subdivision and land development. In addition to the applicable provisions of this chapter, any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "Subdivision" or "Land Development" as so defined in the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Lansford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Borough has adopted the Carbon County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance by reference.