Wilkes Barre City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 3
- GENERAL REGULATIONS
Sections
- Section 301.- Compliance required.
- Section 302. - Accessory structures.
- Section 303. - Limited exemption for storage shed/lawn shed.
- Section 304. - Corner lot restriction.
- Section 305. - Types of residential accessory structures.
- Section 306. - Noncommercial satellite dish antenna.
- Section 307. - Improvements/alterations to special exception uses.
- Section 308. - Residential accessory structures in a nonresidential zone.
- Section 309. - Private noncommercial swimming pools.
- Section 310. - Lots divided by zoning boundaries.
- Section 311. - Small wind energy conversion system.
- Section 312. - Application of area requirements.
- Section 313. - Limited exemptions from yard requirements.
- Section 314. - Land development approval required.
- Section 315. - Exemptions from height requirements.
- Section 316. - Visibility at intersections.
- Section 317. - Fences.
- Section 318. - Handicapped ramps.
- Section 319. - Public utilities.
- Section 320. - Highway occupancy permit.
- Section 321. - Certain exemptions for providing side yard setbacks.
- Section 322. - Setback exemption for structural replacement.
- Section 323. - Certain equipment exempt from zoning approval.
- Section 324. - Uses not addressed within ordinance.
- Section 325. - Supplemental requirements.
- Section 326. - Conflicting regulations.
ARTICLE 5
- ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections
- Section 501.- Table of residential uses by zoning district.
- Section 502. - Table of commercial retail uses by zoning district.
- Section 503. - Table of commercial services uses by zoning district.
- Section 504. - Table of communication and utilities uses by zoning district.
- Section 505. - Table of culture and entertainment uses by zoning district.
- Section 506. - Table of institutional uses by zoning district.
- Section 507. - Table of manufacturing and industrial uses by zoning district.
- Section 508. - Residential uses: Table of area and bulk regulations.
- Section 509. - Nonresidential uses: Table of area and bulk regulations.
ARTICLE 8
- NONCONFORMING LOTS, USES, STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
Sections
- Section 801.- Nonconformity—Types.
- Section 802. - Continuation.
- Section 803. - Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
- Section 804. - Area and bulk requirements compliance.
- Section 805. - Existing lots in separate ownership in R Districts.
- Section 806. - Changes of nonconforming uses and structures.
- Section 807. - Enlargement of nonconforming use or structure.
- Section 808. - Repair and rehabilitation.
- Section 809. - Restoration of use and/or structure.
- Section 810. - Termination of nonconforming use and/or structure.
- Section 811. - Expansion of nonconforming uses in flood zones—Parking.
ARTICLE 9
- SIGN REGULATIONS
Sections
- Section 901.- Permits required.
- Section 902. - Signs.
- Section 903. - Design and construction features of signs.
- Section 904. - Permitted signs in nonresidential zoning districts.
- Section 905. - Signs permitted in all zoning districts.
- Section 906. - Area, height and setback requirements.
- Section 907. - Height restrictions for freestanding signs.
- Section 908. - Setback for freestanding signs.
- Section 909. - Signs related to nonconforming uses.
- Section 910. - Area computation of signs.
- Section 911. - Vertical clearance.
- Section 912. - Illuminated signs.
- Section 913. - Prohibited signs.
ARTICLE 10
- OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Section 1001.- Classification by function.
- Section 1002. - Size of off-street parking spaces.
- Section 1003. - Size of off-street loading spaces.
- Section 1004. - Existing uses and structures.
- Section 1005. - Expansion of existing use.
- Section 1006. - Change of use.
- Section 1007. - Multiple activities or uses.
- Section 1008. - Fractional parking space.
- Section 1009. - Location of off-street parking.
- Section 1010. - Shared parking.
- Section 1011. - Setback requirements for R zones.
- Section 1012. - Setback requirements for nonresidential districts.
- Section 1013. - Required screening.
- Section 1014. - Grading, pavement and drainage.
- Section 1015. - Dimensions and design of stall widths.
- Section 1016. - Width of access driveways.
- Section 1017. - Number and location of access driveways.
- Section 1018. - Lighting.
- Section 1019. - Off-street loading areas.
- Section 1020. - Table of off-street parking requirements.
- Section 1021. - Parking for other uses.
- Section 1022. - Exemption in C-3 zone.
- Section 1023. - Off-street loading requirements.
- Section 1024. - Provision of handicapped parking spaces.
ARTICLE 11
- FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT2
Sections
- Section 1101.- Statutory authorization.
- Section 1102. - General provisions.
- Section 1103. - Applicability.
- Section 1104. - Abrogation and greater restrictions.
- Section 1105. - Severability.
- Section 1106. - Warning and disclaimer of liability.
- Section 1107. - Definitions.
- Section 1108. - Administration.
- Section 1109. - Permits required.
- Section 1110. - Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.
- Section 1111. - Application procedures and requirements.
- Section 1112. - Review by county conservation district.
- Section 1113. - Review of application by others.
- Section 1114. - Changes.
- Section 1115. - Placards.
- Section 1116. - Start of construction.
- Section 1117. - Enforcement.
- Section 1118. - Appeals.
- Section 1119. - Identification of floodplain areas.
- Section 1120. - Description and special requirements of identified floodplain areas.
- Section 1121. - Changes in identification of area.
- Section 1122. - Boundary disputes.
- Section 1123. - Jurisdictional boundary changes.
- Section 1124. - Technical provisions.
- Section 1125. - Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
- Section 1126. - Design and construction standards.
- Section 1127. - Development that may endanger human life.
- Section 1128. - Special requirements for subdivisions and developments.
- Section 1129. - Special requirements for manufactured homes.
- Section 1130. - Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
- Section 1131. - Prohibited activities.
- Section 1132. - Activities requiring special permits.
- Section 1133. - Existing structures in identified floodplain areas.
- Section 1134. - Variances.
ARTICLE 14
- ZONING HEARING BOARD
Sections
- Section 1401.- Membership of board.
- Section 1402. - Alternates to zoning hearing board.
- Section 1403. - Removal of members.
- Section 1404. - Organization of board.
- Section 1405. - Expenditures for services.
- Section 1406. - Hearings.
- Section 1407. - Mediation option.
- Section 1408. - Jurisdiction of zoning hearing board.
- Section 1409. - Variances.
- Section 1410. - Special exceptions.
- Section 1411. - Parties appellant before the board.
- Section 1412. - Time limitations.
- Section 1413. - Stay of proceedings.