The relinquishment of property or a cessation of the use of the property by the owner or lessee without any intention of transferring rights to the property to another owner or of resuming the nonconforming use of the property for a period of one year.

Having a common border with, or being separated from such a common border by a right-of-way, alley, or easement.

The way or means by which pedestrians or vehicles approach, enter or exit property.

See "structure, accessory."

See "use, accessory."

Any increase in the gross floor area of a structure or use, including those in which the building footprint is not enlarged.

See "abutting."

An establishment having more than 10 square feet of floor area devoted to stock-in-trade, books, magazines, and other periodicals which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this chapter, or an establishment with a segment or section devoted to the sale or display of such material. See also "sexually oriented business."

An adult book store, adult video store, adult motion-picture theater, or adult entertainment establishment, as defined in this chapter. See also "sexually oriented business."

A facility where services are provided to four or more clients for part of a twenty-four-hour day. These services include nursing, personal care, nutrition, education, social, and recreational activities. Such a facility must meet all inspection and licensing requirements of the PA Department of Aging.

An establishment used for presenting persons depicting, showing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this chapter. See also "sexually oriented business."

An establishment used for presenting motion picture material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this chapter, for observation by patrons thereto. See also "sexually oriented business."

An establishment having more than 10 square feet of floor area devoted to its stock-in-trade, videotapes or compact discs which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical area, as defined in this chapter, or an establishment with a segment or section devoted to the sale or display of such material. See also "sexually oriented business."

A negative consequence for the physical, social, or economic environment resulting from an action or project.

Any person who can show written proof that he has authority to act on behalf of a property owner.

A right-of-way dedicated to public use, other than a street, road, crosswalk, or easement, designed to provide a secondary means of access for the special accommodation of the property it reaches. An alley shall not be considered adequate as the sole access for a parcel of land. See also "street."

A change or replacement in the parts of a building or other structure, such as:

A change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls or partitions, columns, beams, or girders, or any complete rebuilding of the roof or exterior walls.

An amateur radio station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, including equipment such as but not limited to a tower or alternative tower structure supporting a single radiating antenna platform and other equipment. Also called "ham radio antenna."

An amendment to this chapter made to the Borough Council by a property owner who desires to challenge on substantive grounds the validity of this chapter which prohibits or restricts the use or development of land in which the property owner has an interest.

An amendment to the Zoning Map to effect a change of the designated land use district on a parcel of land.

An amendment, or revision, to the text of this chapter.

Aesthetic or other characteristics of a development that increase its desirability to a community or its marketability to the public. Amenities may differ from development to development but may include such things as a unified building design, recreational facilities (e.g., swimming pool, walking trails, bicycle trails, lakes, tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds), views, landscaping, etc.

Any place or establishment whose primary service offered is to be a place where house pets are bathed, clipped or combed for the purpose of enhancing their aesthetic value and/or health, and for which a fee is charged. House pets shall not include those animals or reptiles prohibited by any other Borough ordinance.

See "communications antenna."

See "dwelling, multifamily."

An establishment involved primarily in the repair and maintenance of large and small household appliances.

A landowner or developer, as hereinafter defined, who has filed an application for development including his heirs, successors and assigns.

The area of a lot remaining after the minimum yard and open space requirements of this chapter have been met.

A long-term residence facility exclusively for persons 60 years or older, and which shall include common dining and social and recreational features, special safety and convenience features designed for the needs of the elderly, and the provision of social services for residents which must include at least two of the following: meals, transportation, housekeeping, linen services and organized social services. Also called "retirement home" or "convalescent home."

A wide expanse of open space used for outdoor games, such as football, baseball, and soccer. This definition also includes the customary accessory uses with athletic fields, such as bleachers, concession stands, etc.

The space between the ceiling beams of the top story and the roof rafters.

An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight, rigid skeleton structure over which a covering is attached. See also "sign, canopy."

An establishment primarily engaged in the retail sale of baked products for consumption off site. The products may be prepared either on or off site.

Premises used primarily for sale or dispensing of alcoholic beverages by the drink for on-site consumption, and where food may be available for consumption on the premises as accessory to the principal use.

That portion of a building that is partly or completely below grade.

A dwelling in which, for compensation, lodging containing not more than six guest rooms and for no extra charge, breakfast is provided to the guests. This use does not include rooming or boardinghouses. See also "boardinghouse."

A natural or man-made earthen mound in excess of two feet in vertical height designed to shield or buffer properties from adjoining uses, highways, noise, or to control the direction of surface water flow.

A pathway used for bicycling, walking and other recreation.

See "sign, outdoor advertising."

Property having frontage on both sides of a street, and lying between the two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets, or nearest intersecting and intercepting street and railroad right-of-way, waterway or other barrier (including an alley between zoned areas).

A residential establishment where lodging and/or meals are provided for no more than four persons regularly in exchange for a daily, weekly or monthly rate. See also "bed-and-breakfast inn."

The Borough of West Leechburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

A strip of land, fence, or border of trees, etc., between one use and another, which may or may not have trees and shrubs planted for screening purposes, designed to set apart one use area from another. An appropriate buffer may vary depending on uses, districts, size, etc.

Land area used to visibly separate one use from another or to shield or block noise, light or other nuisances. A strip may be required to include fencing, berms, shrubs and/or trees. Also called a "buffer yard."

An alignment established a certain distance from the front property line to a line along which the building shall be built.

See "area, buildable."

Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

A percentage referring to that portion of a lot covered only with principal and accessory structures.

The outline of the total area of a lot covered by a building's perimeter.

The vertical distance of a building measured from the average grade level at the front line of the building to the highest point of the roof if the roof is flat or mansard, or to the average level between the eaves and the highest point of the roof if the roof is of any other type. Height calculation shall not include chimneys, spires, towers, elevator and mechanical penthouses, radio antennas, and similar projections.

The line parallel to the street line that passes through the point of the principal building nearest the front lot line, as distinguished from the front setback line.

An exterior load-bearing or non-load-bearing vertical structure that encompasses the area between the final grade elevation and eaves of the building, and is used to enclose the space within the building. A porch, balcony or stoop is part of the building structure and may be considered as a building wall.

See "structure, accessory."

A building having no structural connection with another building.

The line of the face of the building nearest the front lot line.

See "structure, nonconforming."

A building in which is conducted the main use of the lot on which the building is situated.

Standards that control the height, density and location of structures.

Engagement in the purchase, sale, barter or exchange of goods, wares, merchandise or services, the maintenance or operation of offices, or recreational and amusement enterprises for profit. See also "establishment."

An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity or decoration and is supported by the building to which it is attached and at the outer end by not less than one stanchion. A canopy is comprised of a rigid structure over which a covering is attached. See also "sign, canopy," "awning," and "sign, awning."

An accessory roofed structure attached or unattached to the primary structure or building for the purpose of providing shelter for one or more motor vehicles or recreational vehicles. Includes canopies and sheds.

A child day care facility in which seven or more children who are not related to the operator receive child care. Such a facility must meet all the licensing requirements of the PA Department of Public Welfare.

A building where persons regularly assemble for religious worship and which is maintained and controlled by a religious body organized to sustain public worship, together with all accessory buildings and uses customarily associated with the primary purpose. Includes churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, or other such places for worship and religious activities.

An area of unobstructed vision at street intersections between 2 1/2 and eight feet above the street pavement and within a triangular area at the street corner, which area is bounded by:

Removal of an entire stand of trees, shrubs and other vegetative ground covering.

An establishment providing dental, medical, chiropractic, physical therapy, psychiatric or surgical services exclusively on an outpatient basis, including emergency treatment and diagnostic services.

A use or structure intended or used primarily for the testing and treatment of animals on an emergency or outpatient basis. This use shall not include the boarding or training of animals, except for medical purposes and shall not provide outdoor runs or kennels. Also referred to as "animal hospital."

The individual or firm appointed or hired by the Borough Council to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Any portion of a development that is not part of a lot or tract and is designed for the common use of the development. These areas include green open spaces and may include such other uses as parking lots and pedestrian walkways. Maintenance of such areas is not the responsibility of Borough government and shall be set forth by the development association in the form of restrictive covenants, which shall guarantee the maintenance of these areas.

Any device used for the transmission or reception of radio, television, wireless telephone, pager, commercial mobile radio service or any other wireless communications signals, including without limitation omnidirectional or whip antennas and directional or panel antennas, owned or operated by any person or entity licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate such device. This definition shall not include private residence mounted satellite dishes or television antennas.

A structure other than a building, such as a monopole, self-supporting or guided tower, designed and used to support communications antennas.

The vertical distance measured from the ground level to the highest point on a communications tower, including antennas mounted on the tower.

A public building used for activities that, through proximity to residents, benefit the surrounding neighborhood. Activities permitted include any combination of the following: meeting space for civic groups, clubs, or organizations; group cultural and/or recreational activities, whether self-directed or organized; space for artisans, crafters, etc., including occasional (not more than one day each week) sale of such merchandise produced on-premises; and educational and/or instructional programs.

A statement provided by the governing body of a municipality with respect to land use; density of population; the need for housing, commerce and industry; the location and function of streets and other community facilities and utilities; the need for preserving agricultural land and protecting natural resources; and any other factors that the municipality believes relevant in describing the purposes and intent of this chapter.

An agreement or correspondence between matters being compared which denotes a reasonable rational, similar, connection or relationship.

Any retail establishment with a floor area of less than 3,000 square feet offering for sale a limited line of groceries and household items intended for the convenience of the neighborhood. No gasoline fuel sales are permitted on site.

The Borough Council of West Leechburg Borough, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

A restriction on the use of land set forth in a written document or plat. The restriction runs with the land and is binding upon subsequent owners of the property.

An accessory structure, without a roof, directly adjacent to a principal structure or building, which is elevated at least six inches above grade. See also "patio" and "porch."

The total number of dwelling units situated on or to be developed on a lot divided by the total lot area. The total lot area shall be calculated by taking the gross acreage and subtracting surface water, undevelopable lands (e.g., wetlands) and the area in rights-of-way for streets and roads.

The granting of the allowance of additional density in a development in exchange for the provision by the developer of other desirable amenities from a public perspective (e.g., public open spaces, plazas, art, landscaping, etc.).

Any landowner, agent of such landowner, or tenant with the permission of such landowner, who makes or causes to be made a subdivision of land or a land development.

The provisions for development, including a planned residential development, a plat of subdivision, all covenants relating to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, streets, ways and parking facilities, common open space and public facilities.

The ceasing of a nonconforming use of a structure or land. For nonresidential uses, this includes the removal of inventory and/or equipment from the premises, ceasing of all business activity, and/or the failure to renew required licenses, including business licenses. For residential uses, this includes the discontinuation of utility service, the removal of interior furnishings, and/or vacating of the premises.

Areas within the Borough, as delineated on the Official Zoning Map, which illustrate the locations where community facilities, such as public buildings, public recreational uses and related structures and uses, are permitted in accordance with this chapter.

Areas within the Borough, as delineated on the Official Zoning Map, which illustrate the locations where uses promoting the conservation of land and special geographic features are permitted in accordance with this chapter. Limited related structures may also be permitted.

Areas within the Borough, as delineated on the Official Zoning Map, which illustrate the locations where industrial uses and structures are permitted in accordance with this chapter.

Areas within the Borough, as delineated on the Official Zoning Map, which illustrate the locations where commercial uses and structures are permitted in accordance with this chapter.

Areas within the Borough, as delineated on the Official Zoning Map, which illustrate the locations where residential uses and structures are permitted in accordance with this chapter.

Any portion of a building or structure from which business is transacted, or is capable of being transacted, directly with customers located in a motor vehicle during such business transactions.

A private roadway providing access for vehicles to a parking space, loading space, garage, dwelling, or other structure. Also called "pulloffs."

A driveway shared by adjacent property owners and privately owned and maintained.

See "dwelling, two-family."

A building that contains one or more dwelling units used, intended, or designed to be used, rented, leased, let or hired out to be occupied for living purposes. See also "building."

A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for a single housekeeping unit. In no case shall a motor home, trailer, hotel or motel, lodging or boardinghouse, automobile, tent, or portable building be considered a dwelling unit. Dwelling units are contained within single-family, garage apartment, two-family, mixed use dwellings, and multifamily residential structures.

Also called "factory-built housing." Under Section 3 of the Industrialized Housing Act,[1] a structure designed primarily for residential occupancy which is wholly or in substantial part made, fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing facilities for installation, or assembly and installation, on the building site. The term does not include housing units defined as "mobile homes."

A building containing primarily residential uses with a subordinate amount of commercial uses that are usually located on the ground floor. In all cases, the commercial uses shall be located in the front of the building facing the primary street frontage.

A structure that is transportable in one or more sections, built on a permanent chassis, designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities, and constructed to the federal mobile home construction and safety standards and rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Any structure that is wholly, or in substantial part, made, fabricated, formed or assembled in manufacturing facilities for installation or assembly and installed on a building site and designed for long-term residential use and is certified as meeting the standards contained in the UCC.

A freestanding building containing three or more dwelling units, whether they have direct access to the outside, or access to a common building entrance.

A building which contains a nonresidential use on the ground floor and a dwelling unit on the second floor above the commercial use. The residential use on the second floor shall be subordinate in use to the nonresidential use. If the residential use contains more gross floor area than the nonresidential use, it shall be considered as a mixed use dwelling.

See "dwelling, two-family" and "dwelling, townhouse."

A freestanding building designed solely for occupancy by one family for residential purposes as a single housekeeping unit.

A single-family dwelling unit constructed in a group of three or more attached units in which each unit extends from the foundation to the roof and with open space on at least two sides. Setbacks are measured from the perimeter of the overall building. For the purposes of this chapter, townhouse dwellings are regulated as multifamily dwellings.

A freestanding building containing two dwelling units. Also known as a "duplex."

A right-of-way granted by a property owner to the use of the land by the public, a corporation, or persons for specific purposes as the construction of utilities, drainageways and roadways, passage over which is guaranteed by the property owner to the grantee.

An addition to the floor area of an existing building, an increase in the size of any other structure, or an increase in that portion of a tract of land occupied by a permitted use.

The process by which the ground surface is worn away by the action of, water, gravity, ice or a combination thereof, or the detachment and movement of soil or rock fragments.

Measures undertaken to minimize the removal by water action of soil uncovered in the process of development and the depositing of the soil in nearby streams or on adjacent roads or properties, such measures regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources in the case of developments over 25 acres in size. If the site is less than 25 acres in size, a narrative report shall be filed with the Westmoreland County Soil Conservation Service and shall be maintained on the site during construction.

The erection, construction, alteration or maintenance, by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies, of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems and their essential buildings, excluding communications towers and communications antennas, as defined in this chapter.

An economic unit, generally at a single physical location, where business is conducted or services or industrial operations performed.

Removal or recovery by any means whatsoever of soil, rock, minerals, mineral substances, or organic substances other than vegetation, from water or land on or beneath the surface thereof, or beneath the land surface, whether exposed or submerged.

An increase in the amount of floor area used for permitted use within an existing building.

That portion of any exterior elevation on the building extending from grade to top of the parapet, wall, or eaves and the entire width of the building elevation.

Exterior walls of a building which are adjacent to or front on a public street, park, or plaza. There may be more than one principal facade on a building.

One or more persons occupying a single dwelling unit, provided that unless all members are related by blood, marriage or legal adoption, no such family contain more than five nontransient unrelated persons, except where disability requires that more than five unrelated persons reside together; in such cases there shall be no requirement for persons with disabilities to petition, apply or experience a process to obtain approval to live in any zoning district in the Borough.

A child day care facility located in a home in which four to six children who are not related to the caregiver receive child care. Such a facility must meet all the licensing requirements of the PA Department of Public Welfare.

An artificially constructed barrier erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas.

Uncontaminated, non-water-soluble, nondecomposable, inert solid material. The term includes soil, rock, stone, dredged material, used asphalt, and brick, block or concrete from construction and demolition activities that is separated from other wastes and recognizable as such. The term does not include materials placed in or on the waters of the Commonwealth unless otherwise authorized. Also called "clean fill."

A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of normally dry land areas from the unusual and rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source.

The portion of the 100-year floodplain outside the floodway and as defined by the most recent Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land area that must be reserved to discharge a 100-year flood and as defined on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).

The total area of a building measured by taking the outside dimensions of the building at each floor level intended for occupancy or storage.

The total floor area designed for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines, and upper floors, if any; expressed in square feet and measured from the center line of joint partitions and from outside wall faces.

The management of forests and timberlands when practiced in accordance with accepted silvicultural principles, through developing, cultivating, harvesting, transporting and selling trees for commercial purposes, which does not involve any land development.

The front lot line of a parcel that abuts a public right-of-way.

An accessory enclosed building for the storage of one or more vehicles. No business, occupation or service is permitted to be carried out within a private garage that is an accessory structure to a dwelling, except as may be allowed as a home occupation.

An accessory building consisting of a detached, covered, freestanding, open-air structure not exceeding 300 square feet.

The Borough Council of West Leechburg Borough, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

A building or structure owned, operated or occupied by a governmental agency to provide a governmental service to the public.

The average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior walls of a building.

The elevation of the center line of a street.

The rise or fall of a slope in feet and tenths of a foot for each 100 feet of horizontal distance.

The act of excavation or filling or a combination of the two, or any leveling to a smooth horizontal or sloping surface on a property, but not including normal cultivation associated with an agricultural operation.

A building used for the growing of plants but which are not sold on the site.

See "floor area, gross."

See "floor area, gross leasable."

Any evergreen or broadleaf evergreen plant that does not attain a mature height of more than one foot. Sod and seed shall also be considered ground cover.

The first floor of a building other than a basement.

A child day care facility in which at least seven but no more than twelve children of various ages, or in which at least seven but no more than fifteen children in fourth grade through 15 years of age, who are not related to the operator receive child care. Such a facility must meet all the licensing requirements of the PA Department of Public Welfare.

Any facility which is owned or leased by a behavioral health service provider and which:

A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities for a person. This term does not include persons who are addicted to illegal controlled substances.

A hardship by reason of exceptional lot shape, exceptional topographic conditions, or other exceptional physical conditions of a parcel of land. Unnecessary hardship shall not include personal or financial hardship or any other hardship that is self-imposed.

A facility engaged in the retail or wholesale sale of various basic hardware lines, such as tools, builders' hardware, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint and glass, housewares and household appliance, garden supplies and cutlery.

See "building height."

Also called a "no-impact home-based business." A business or commercial activity administered or conducted as an accessory use which is clearly secondary to the use as a residential dwelling and which involves no customer, client or patient traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian, pickup, delivery or removal functions to or from the premises, in excess of those normally associated with residential use. The business or commercial activity must satisfy the following requirements:

A family living together in a single dwelling unit with common access to, and common use of, all living and eating areas and all areas and facilities for the preparation and storage of food within the dwelling unit. See also "family."

Heating, venting and air-conditioning unit.

Surfaces that do not absorb water. See also "pervious surface."

Any man-made, immovable item that becomes part of, placed on, or is affixed to real estate.

A planned, coordinated development of a tract of land designed to contain two or more separate industrial buildings. Such development is planned, designed, constructed and managed on an integrated and coordinated basis with special attention given to on-site vehicular circulation, parking, utility needs, building design and orientation, and open space.

Establishments primarily engaged in marketing industrial supplies, such as bearings, boxes, gaskets, bottles, rubber goods, welding supplies, metal containers, and so forth.

Enterprises engaged in the basic processing and manufacturing of materials or products predominately from extracted or raw materials, or a use engaged in the storage of or manufacturing processes using flammable or explosive materials, or storage or manufacturing processes that potentially involve hazardous or commonly recognized offensive conditions.

Enterprises engaged in the processing, manufacturing, compounding, assembly, packaging, treatment, or fabrication of materials and products, from processed or previously manufactured materials. Light industry is capable of operation in such a manner as to control the external effects of the manufacturing process, such as smoke, noise, dirt, odor, vibration, etc. Light industries may include the following: manufacturing of apparel, electrical appliances, electronic equipment, camera and photographic equipment, ceramic products, cosmetics and toiletries, business machines, food, paper products (but not the manufacture of paper from pulpwood), musical instruments, medical appliances, tools or hardware, plastic products (but not the processing of raw materials), pharmaceuticals or optical goods, bicycles, and other products of similar nature.

A facility offering educational instruction, having regular sessions with regularly employed instructors, but not a school as defined by the state.

Any automobile, off-road vehicle, recreational vehicle or vehicle outside of a building which is either fully enclosed or enclosed on three sides, that is not licensed, registered or inspected, and where any one or more of the following conditions are found to exist:

See "salvage yard."

The development of one or more lots, tracts or parcels of land by any means and for any purpose, but does not include easements, rights-of-way or construction of private roads for extraction, harvesting or transporting of natural resources.

The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition), a lessee if he is authorized under the lease to exercise the rights of the landowner, or other person having a proprietary interest in land.

A portion of the site or property containing vegetation to exist after construction is completed. Landscaped areas include, but are not limited to, natural areas, buffers, streetscapes, lawns and plantings.

An area of landscaping separating two distinct land uses, or a land use and a public right-of-way, and acts to soften or mitigate the effects of one land use on the other.

Open area devoted primarily to trees, grass, shrubs, or plants to soften building lines, provide shade and generally produce a pleasing visual effect of the premises. As complementary features, fountains, pools, screens, decorative lighting, sculpture, or outdoor furnishings may be placed within the area.

An off-street space or berth on the same lot with a building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise, materials, or persons, and which has ingress and egress upon a street, alley, other appropriate means of access.

The graphic or pictorial presentation of a message, including, but not limited to, the use of shapes, designs, decorations, emblems, trademarks, symbols or illustrations, or the superimposition of letters or numbers or any other use of graphics or images other than the sequential use of letters and numbers.

A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

The total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any street rights-of-way.

A measure of intensity of land use that represents the portion of a site that is impervious (i.e., does not absorb water). This portion includes, but is not limited to, all areas covered by buildings, parking structures, driveways, roads, sidewalks and any area of concrete or asphalt.

The distance measured from the front lot line to the rear lot line. Where the front and rear lot lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be measured by drawing lines from the front to rear lot lines at right angles to the front lot line, every 10 feet and averaging the length of these lines.

The side of a lot that abuts a public street is the front of the lot. For corner lots, the shortest side fronting upon a street shall be considered the front of the lot. Where buildings exist on the lot, the frontage may be established by the orientation of the building, or of the principal entrance, if building orientation does not clearly indicate lot frontage. Where no other method determines conclusively the front of a lot, the Code Enforcement Officer shall select one frontage on the bases of traffic flow on adjacent streets, so that the lot is considered to front on the street with the greatest traffic flow.

The property line bounding a lot.

The lot line separating a lot from the street.

Any lot line which is not a front lot line or a rear lot line.

See "lot."

The distance between the side lot lines of a lot at the building line.

A parcel of land that was legally existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, or is legally created through subdivision thereafter, upon which a building or structure may be erected in accordance with all relevant provisions in this chapter (including variance provisions, if applicable). Parcels of land that area created in violation of any provision of the Westmoreland County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall not be eligible for the issuance of permits to build any structure upon.

A lot located at the junction of two or more intersecting streets, having an interior angle of less than 135°, with a boundary line bordering on two of the streets.

A polygonal-shaped lot with the appearance of a frying pan or flag and staff in which the handle is most often used as the point of access. The handle, when less than the minimum width for a building lot in the zoning district in which it is located, is not to be used in computing the minimum required lot area or delineating the minimum required building envelope.

A lot other than a corner lot.

A lot of such shape or configuration that technically meets the area, frontage and width to depth requirements of this chapter, but has unusual elongations, angles, and curvilinear lines.

A lot the area or dimension of which was lawful prior to the adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance, but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reasons of such adoption or amendment.

A lot other than a corner lot with frontage on more than one street. Through lots abutting two streets may be referred to as "double frontage lots."

A roof-like structure that cantilevers from the wall of a building over its principal entrance, that has no vertical supports other than the wall from which it cantilevers, and that provides a wall surface at least four feet high, generally constructed for purposes of containing a sign. See also "sign, marquee."

A facility licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to use the drug methadone in the treatment, maintenance or detoxification of persons. See also "substance abuse treatment facility."

A parcel or contiguous parcels of land which has been so designated and improved that it contains two or more mobile home lots for the placement of mobile homes.

The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as reenacted and amended.[2]

The Borough of West Leechburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Any person(s), partnership, association, corporation or other group legally established under federal and state law whose activities are conducted for unselfish, civic, or humanitarian motives, or for the benefit of others, and not for the gain off any private individual or group and may include, but shall not be limited to, patriotic, philanthropic, social service, welfare, benevolent, educational, civic, fraternal, cultural, charitable, scientific, historical, athletic, or medical activities.

A facility devoted primarily to the treatment and care of persons suffering from illness, disease, deformity, or injury not requiring the intensive care that is normally provided by hospitals, but who do require care in excess of room and board and who need medical, nursing, convalescent, or chronic care. Institutions primarily for the treatment and care of mentally ill patients or persons recovering from substance abuse shall not be considered nursing homes. Such facilities shall meet all inspection and licensing requirements of the PA Department of Health and the PA Department of Labor and Industry. See also "assisted living facility."

A building used primarily for offices that may include ancillary services for office workers, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, newspaper, or snack stand.

The Zoning Map for the Borough of West Leechburg adopted by ordinance pursuant to the MPC.[3]

Any land or area, the preservation of which in its present use would:

A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water within a development site and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents of a development, not including streets, off-street parking areas, and areas set aside for public facilities.

Parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, ball fields, plazas, landscaped green spaces, and other areas that are created or modified by man. Improved open space shall not include schools, community centers or other similar areas in public ownership.

Areas of natural vegetation, water bodies, or other landforms that are to be left undisturbed. Creation of a graded and surfaced walking trail through areas of natural open space shall constitute disturbance of the area in the amount of the length of the walking trail multiplied by its approximate average width. Natural open space shall not include schools, community centers or other similar areas in public ownership.

A facility for administrative, meeting, or social purposes for a private or nonprofit organization, primarily for use by administrative personnel, members and guests. Examples include, but are not limited to: Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, etc.

A permanent accessory structure used for the storage of materials or equipment outside of a principal residential structure on a lot and located on the same lot as the principal residential structure.

A nonpermanent structure used for the temporary storage of materials or equipment for no more than 30 days unless otherwise approved by Borough Council. Includes portable on-demand structures (PODS^®).

A zoning district that extends on top of a base zoning district and is intended to protect certain critical features and resources. Unlike a planned unit development, overlay districts govern only development standards. The uses permitted in the underlying zoning district remain the same.

The portion of a wall which extends above the roofline.

A single lot, or a grouping of old lots acquired by a single deed, and considered as one buildable lot for zoning purposes. Parcels that consist of a grouping of lots acquired by a single deed may be subdivided for purposes of creating more buildable parcels, provided all regulations contained within this chapter and the Westmoreland County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance are adhered to.

The clear space for either one- or two-way traffic movement or maneuvering between rows of parking stalls.

A space in a garage or parking area not less than nine feet wide and 18 feet long reserved for the parking of only one automobile.

A space in a garage or parking area not less than 13 feet wide and 18 feet long reserved exclusively for an automobile registered with the state with handicapped license plates or displaying an official state-issued handicapped placard. Such parking spaces are subject to all UCC requirements.

A structure designed to accommodate vehicular parking spaces that are fully or partially enclosed or located on the deck surface of a building. This definition includes parking garages, deck parking and underground or under building parking areas.

An area wholly outside any public right-of-way, constructed to accommodate the parking of vehicles as required by this chapter.

The parking storage space for a vehicle that is located within the street right-of-way.

A parking lot, whether free or for compensation, and available for private use or as an accommodation for clients or customers, that is the sole use of a parcel and provides parking accessory to a use on a separate parcel.

An accessory structure consisting of a level surfaced area directly adjacent to a principal building or structure, without walls or a roof. A patio may be constructed of any material or combination of materials, and is typically constructed at grade level or slightly higher. See also "deck" and "porch."

Ground surface covered with cobblestones, clay fired bricks, concrete precast paver units, poured concrete with or without decorative surface materials, blacktop, or other asphalt or rubber mixture which may include sand or gravel as an ingredient and which creates a hard surface. A graded natural surface or one covered with rolled stone or overlaid with loose gravel is not considered a paved surface.

Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, which is suspended from a rope, wire, string or pole, usually in series, and which is designed to move in the wind.

A document issued by the Borough attesting that all requirements of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) have been met, thereby allowing the approved work to commence in conformance with the permit.

Authorization issued by the Zoning Officer attesting that the proposed use or reuse of a lot or structure is in accordance with this chapter and may legally occur.

A document issued by the Borough attesting that all requirements of this chapter have been met, thereby allowing the approved work to commence in conformance with the permit.

An individual, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, and also includes a firm, partnership or corporation, its or their successors or assigns, or the agent of any of the aforesaid.

A residential facility providing shelter, meals, supervision and assistance with personal care tasks, typically for older people, or people with physical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable to care for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care. Such facilities shall provide services for no more than four persons and shall meet all the inspection and licensing requirements of the PA Department of Public Welfare.

A business which is associated with the grooming or health of persons or the maintenance or repair of personal wardrobe articles and accessories, and may include a barber shop, beauty parlor, shoe repair shop, self-service laundry, but not a tattoo parlor. The definition shall apply whether or not the individual engaged in the offering of said service is required to be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania.

A surface that presents an opportunity for precipitation to infiltrate into the ground. See also "impervious surface."

An area of land, controlled by a landowner, to be developed as a single entity for a number of dwelling units, or combination of residential and nonresidential uses, the development plan for which does not correspond in lot size, bulk, type of dwelling, or use, density, or intensity, lot coverage and required open space to the regulations established in any one district created, from time to time, under the provisions of this chapter.

The map or plan of a subdivision or land development, whether preliminary or final.

An open space that may be improved, landscaped, or paved usually surrounded by buildings or streets.

An accessory structure consisting of a covered projection from the main wall of a building that may or may not use columns or other ground supports for structural purposes. If a porch is uncovered, it is considered to be a deck. See also "deck" and "patio."

The placement of a notice upon a sign on a property calling public attention to proposed changes in the zoning designation of the property, or to a request for a variance, special exception permit, or conditional use permit, and indicating the date, time and place of the public hearing at which such matter will be heard.

When used in connection with natural and historic resources, shall include means to conserve and safeguard these resources from wasteful or destructive use, but shall not be interpreted to authorize the unreasonable restriction of forestry, mining or other lawful uses of natural resources.

An establishment engaged in providing professional services, such as consulting, legal, engineering, accounting, architectural and the like, but not including personal services.

A formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the Borough Council, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accordance with this chapter.

Any improvement, facility, or service together with its associated public site or right-of-way necessary to provide transportation, drainage, public utilities, cable television, or similar essential services.

Notice published once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing. The first publication shall not be more than 30 days and the second publication shall not be less than seven days from the date of the hearing.

Any area that is predominately open space, used principally for active or passive recreation, and not used for a profit-making purpose. Any area designated by the Borough as a park.

Any lots, tracts or parcels of land, structures, buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by a unit of government.

An establishment engaged in the generation, transmission, and/or distribution of electricity, gas, steam, water and stormwater management systems.

A minor sports facility designed to serve a few individuals or a household. Such facilities include but shall not be limited to basketball nets, play sets and related play equipment, soccer nets and other sports equipment customarily used within the confines of a private residential property.

A vehicle built on a single chassis, and designed to be self-propelled or towed by another vehicle. A recreational vehicle is not designed or intended for use as a permanent dwelling, but as temporary living quarters for recreational camping, travel, or seasonal use. This definition includes vehicles, such as travel trailers, motor homes, boats, houseboats, and campers, as well as the trailer used to transport such vehicles.

An activity that restores the character, scope, size, or design of a serviceable area, structure, or land use to its previously existing, authorized, and undamaged condition. Activities that change the character, size or scope of a project beyond the original design and drain, dredge, fill, flood, or otherwise alter additional regulated wetlands are not included in this definition.

A commercial establishment where food and beverages are prepared, served, and consumed primarily within the principal building.

A business having as its primary function the supply of merchandise or wares to the end consumer.

A wall or terraced combination of walls used to retain more than 18 vertical inches of material and not used to support, provide a foundation for, or provide a wall for a building or structure.

A stormwater facility that is designed to accept runoff from a developed site and discharge it at a limited rate when the runoff rate into the system drops below the limited rate. A specified volume is stored indefinitely (retained) until it is displaced by runoff from another storm.

See "amendment, rezoning."

A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, prescription, or condemnation and intended to be occupied by a street, trail, waterline, sanitary sewer, and/or other public utilities or facilities.

The portion of rainfall, melted snow, or irrigation water that flows across ground surface and is eventually returned to a water body such as a river, stream, pond, or reservoir.

Any and all forms of waste and refuse of any type or material, including but not limited to scrap metal, junked motor vehicles, glass, industrial waste or any other type of salvageable material. This shall include refuse or garbage, unless the same is contained within fully enclosed containers made of impermeable material and are air- and watertight.

A facility or area for storing, keeping, selling, dismantling, shredding, compressing, or salvaging scrap or discarded material or equipment. Scrap or discarded material includes, but is not limited to, metal, paper, rage, tires, bottles, motor vehicle parts, machinery, structural steel, equipment and appliances. The term includes facilities for separating trash and debris from recoverable resources, such as paper products, glass, metal cans, and other products that can be returned to a condition in which they may again be used for production. Also called a "junkyard."

See "communications antenna."

The Leechburg Area School District in Westmoreland County, PA.

See "berm," "buffer," or "fence."

See "personal service establishment" or "professional service establishment."

The minimum distance by which any building or structure must be separated from a property line.

The minimum allowable distance from the property line to the closest point of the foundation of a building or projection thereof.

The front setback of a corner lot shall be measured from the side of the property designated as the front. On a corner lot, the front setback shall be designated on the same street as for the other structures fronting that street.

The shortest distance between the building line and the rear property line.

The shortest distance between the building line and the side property line.

An establishment other than a hotel, motel, or similar establishment offering public accommodations, which for any form of consideration provides a place where any number of persons may congregate, associate, or consort in connection with specified sexual activities or the exposure of specified anatomical areas. See also "adult book store," "adult business," "adult motion-picture theater," "adult video store," and "adult entertainment."

Any device including but not limited to letters, words, numerals, figures, emblems, pictures or any part or combination of these used for visual communication intended to attract the attention of the public and visible to the public right-of-way or other properties.

Any word, letter, number or emblem affixed to the sign surface either permanently or in removable form.

The area of a sign on which the copy is placed.

A sign and/or supporting structure which no longer identifies a bona fide business conducted or product sold on the premises. A sign shall be deemed abandoned when these conditions have been in existence for a period exceeding 90 consecutive calendar days.

A sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create a special effect or scene, except LED displays on restaurant menu boards.

See "awning" and "sign, canopy."

Two or more integrally connected signs facing in opposite directions and separated by not more than five feet.

A temporary sign with or without characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations applied to cloth, paper, flexible plastic, or fabric of any kind with only such material for backing.

A sign attached to any part of a building.

A sign indicating the name of a building and date and incidental information about its construction. Such sign typically is cut into a masonry surface or made of bronze or other permanent material, and is not regulated under this chapter.

A sign that is a part of or attached to a structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window or outdoor service area. See also "canopy."

Any sign designed so that letters or numbers attached to the sign can be periodically changed to indicate a different message.

A sign bearing the names of contractors, architects, engineers and the like, or advertising, promotions, price ranges and similar information that is placed at a construction site that has received development plan approval from the Borough.

An on-premises sign that includes information assisting in the flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic such as "enter," "exit," and "one-way."

A ground or building sign that lists tenants or occupants of a building or project with unit numbers, arrows or other directional information.

A sign with a fixed or changing display/message composed of a series of lights, wherein the sequence of message and the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes.

A sign illuminated primarily by light directed toward or across it or by backlighting from a source not within it.

A sign, the illumination of which is not constant in intensity when in use, and which exhibits sudden or marked changes in lighting effects.

A sign that is attached to, erected on, or supported by some structure (such as a post, mast, frame, or other structure), or attached directly to the ground, that is not itself an integral part of or attached to a building or other structure whose principal function is something other than support.

A sign whose light source is either located in the interior of the sign so that the rays go through the face of the sign, or which is attached to the face of the sign and is perceived as a design element of the sign.

A sign attached to or mounted on a marquee. See also "marquee."

An accessory sign providing items and prices associated with a drive-through window and located in very close proximity to the drive-through window.

A freestanding sign supported primarily by an internal structural framework or integrated into landscaping or other solid structural features other than support poles.

A sign containing glass tube lighting in which gas and phosphors are used in combination to create a colored light.

A sign lawfully erected and maintained prior to the effective date of this chapter that does not conform with the requirements of this chapter.

A sign identifying or advertising a business, person, activity, goods, services, or products not located on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained. Includes billboards and outdoor advertising signs.

A sign identifying or advertising a business, person, activity, goods, services, or products located on the premises where the sign is installed and maintained.

A sign that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, or entertainment not exclusively related to the premises where such a sign is located or to which it is affixed; also known as a "billboard."

A sign that is mounted on a freestanding pole(s) or other support so that the bottom edge of the sign face is six feet or more above the grade; also called a "pylon sign."

A temporary sign attracting attention to political candidates or issues, expressing support for a candidate for public office or an issue, but bearing no commercial message.

A temporary sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels; signs made as A-frames or T-frames; and balloons used as signs.

A sign consisting of one or more panels which are supported between two posts and which is permanently placed in the ground.

A sign attached to a building wall and extending laterally more than 18 inches from the face of such wall.

A temporary sign advertising real property for sale or for lease.

A sign erected, constructed, and maintained above the eaves of a building.

A two-sided sign not permanently attached to the ground or some type of permanent structure; a sign connected to or located on A- or T-frames; a two-sided sign attached to boards.

A sign suspended from and located entirely under a covered porch, covered walkway, or an awning.

A temporary sign advertising or announcing a special community wide event or activity conducted by, or sponsored by, or on behalf of a unit of local government, a charitable organization, or a nonprofit corporation. A special community-wide event or activity is one that seeks to attract donations, participants, or customers from throughout the Borough.

A sign that is used only for a brief period and is not permanently mounted.

A sign indicating federal, state, or municipal regulations for automobile, truck, bicycle or pedestrian movement.

For purposes of computing surface area, is two separate signs if the angle between the two outer surfaces is less than 60°; otherwise, the wings shall be considered one sign.

A sign painted on or attached to and extending not more than six inches from an exterior wall in a parallel manner.

A sign that is applied to the inside of glassed areas of a building.

A sign indicating the name and address of a building, or the name of an occupant thereof, and the practice of a permitted occupation therein.

A lot, tract or parcel of land considered as one land-unit for purposes of this chapter. For a single-family residence, the site shall be the subdivided lot on which it is located. For multifamily projects, the site shall be all land occupied by the buildings in the project and adjoining such property and under common ownership with it. For vacant land, the site shall be all of the adjoining vacant land under single ownership. For single-occupancy, nonresidential properties, the site shall be the subdivided lot that is occupied. For multiple-occupancy properties, the site shall be all land included under the original site plan or subdivision plan approval under this chapter.

A plan depicting the proposed development of a property, in terms of the location, scale and configuration of buildings and other features containing all the required information under the site plan review section of this chapter.

The vertical change of an area of land divided by the horizontal change, measured as a percentage.

A skilled game of chance machine as regulated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.

An establishment similar to a restaurant, but limited to the extent that no food is cooked on the premises other than heating by a microwave oven, no drive-through windows exist on the premises, and seating for customers does not exceed 12.

See "use, special exception."

Open spaces that may encompass up to an entire block, located at the intersection of important streets, and set-aside for civic purposes, with landscaping consisting of paved walks, lawns, trees, and civic buildings.

An area for temporary queuing of motor vehicles.

Storage that is completely screened from view by walls and a roof.

Any storm drainage facility that retards or detains runoff, such as a detention or retention basin, parking lot storage, rooftop storage, porous pavement, dry wells or any combination thereof.

Any stormwater management technique, apparatus, or facility that controls or manages the path, storage, or rate of release of stormwater runoff. Such facilities may include storm sewers, retention or detention basins, drainage channels, drainage swales, inlet or outlet structures, or other similar facilities.

That portion of a building included between the upper surface of a floor and the upper surface of the floor or roof next above. It is measured as the vertical distance from top to top of two successive tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story, from the top of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters.

Includes streets, avenues, drives, boulevards, roads, highways, freeways, parkways, lanes, viaducts and any other ways used or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians, whether public or private.

The center of the existing street right-of-way, or where such cannot be determined, the center of the traveled cartway.

The distance for which a lot line adjoins a public or private street from one lot line intersecting said street to the furthest lot line intersecting the same street.

The dividing line between the street right-of-way and the lot as shown on the records of the Recorder of Deeds for Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

A street designated for large volumes of traffic movement. Certain arterial streets may be classed as limited access highways to which entrances and exists are provided only at controlled intersections and access is denied to abutting properties.

A street which primarily collects traffic from local streets and feeds it to the arterial network. Collector streets provide circulation within neighborhood areas.

A street with a single common ingress and egress and with a turnaround at the end.

A local street open at one end only and without a special provision for vehicles turning around.

Any road or street that is not publicly owned and maintained and used for access by the occupants of the development, their guests, and the general public.

Anything built, constructed or erected which requires location on the ground or attachment to something located on the ground.

A subordinate structure detached from but located on the same lot as a principal structure. The use of an accessory structure must be accessory to the use of the principal structure or building.

A structure with no vertical common or party wall with another structure.

A structure or part of a structure manifestly not designed to comply with the applicable use or extent of use provisions in a zoning ordinance or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such structure lawfully existed prior to the enactment of such ordinance or amendment or prior to the application of such ordinance or amendment to its location by reason of annexation. Such nonconforming structures include, but are not limited to, nonconforming signs.

The division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land, including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development; provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than 10 acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted.

The Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, as subsequently amended.

A facility used for the treatment of alcohol or other substance abuse. Such a facility shall not be established or operated within 500 feet of an existing school, public playground, public park, residential housing area, child care facility, or place of worship that has been established prior to such facility. Includes methadone treatment facilities.

Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50% of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure before the start of construction of the improvement. Includes structures that have incurred "substantial damage" regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include either:

An accessory structure consisting of a swimming pool and/or wading pool, including buildings necessary or incidental thereto, for the exclusive use by members of a single-family household and not open to the general public.

A swimming pool and/or wading pool, including buildings necessary or incidental thereto, for recreational swimming, for use by:

Any structure, enclosure, or shelter which is constructed of canvas or pliable material supported in any manner except by air or the contents it protects.

Any purpose for which a building or other structure of a tract of land may be maintained or occupied; or any activity, occupation, business, or operation carried on in a building or other structure or on a tract of land.

A land use that is:

A land use which because of special requirements or characteristics may be permitted in a particular zoning district only upon showing that such use in a specified location will comply with and conform to all the conditions and standards for the location or operation of such use as specified in this chapter as authorized by the Borough Council.

The use of a lot or structure at the time this chapter was enacted.

A use, whether of land or of structure, which does not comply with the applicable use provisions in a zoning ordinance or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such use was lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of such ordinance or amendment, or prior to the application of such ordinance or amendment to its location by reason of annexation.

A use allowed in a zoning district, and upon review has been determined to comply with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable ordinances and regulations.

The primary use of any lot.

A use by an agency or department of the Borough, county, state, or federal government. This shall also include public utilities or uses by any organization that receives funding either all or in part from any agency or department of the Borough, county, state, or federal government. This shall also include buildings and premises used in the operation of the public use.

A permission or approval granted to use land in a zoning district for a purpose other than that generally permitted outright in the district. The permission, or special exception, is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the standards contained in this chapter, provided generally that the specific application of the use would not prove injurious to the public interest.

A deviation from the terms of this chapter.

The area within view from a defined observation point.

A vertical, structural component of a building which encloses habitable or usable space; a parapet extending not more than 12 inches above a flat roof shall be considered part of the exterior wall for purposes of determining signage.

Those areas that are inundated and saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, including swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.

Any banner, pennant, spinner, streamer, propeller, disc, moored blimp, gas balloon or flag (which is not of local, state, federal, corporate, nonprofit or religious origin) that is designed to inform or attract attention, whether or not such device carries a message, all or part of which is set in motion by wind, mechanical, electrical or any other means.

Standard residential construction using traditional wood frame building materials.

An open space, other than a court, unobstructed from the ground to the sky, except where specifically provided by the UCC, on the lot on which a building is situated. See also "setback."

The location of a building on a lot in such a manner that one or more of the building's sides rest directly on a lot line.

A specifically delineated area or district within the corporate limits of the Borough for which the requirements governing use, placement, spacing, size, lot dimensions, and bulk of buildings and premises are uniform.

Refers to the primary, or base, zoning district if the requirements of a zoning overlay district are applicable.

Zoning districts that extend on top of more than one base zoning district and are intended to protect certain critical features and resources. Where the standards of the overlay and base zoning districts are different, the more restrictive standards shall apply.

The Zoning Hearing Board of the Borough of West Leechburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

See "Official Zoning Map."

See "Code Enforcement Officer."