Salem Township Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

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28th Nov 2025
Date Published
1st Jul 2016

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Planning and Zoning for Salem Township Luzerne County, PA

Largest Zones in Salem Township Luzerne County, PA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Salem Township Luzerne County in PA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Salem Township Luzerne County, PA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Salem Township Luzerne County, PA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking26.18%8427.59
    Parking garage or lot26.18%8427.59
    Industrial15.82%5092.07
    Contractors office13.42%4318.87
    Hazardous materials handling or processing1.40%450.19
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)42.09%13546.29
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction39.60%12746.46
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities39.60%12746.46
    Storage and warehouses92.52%29778.86
    Manufacturing11.99%3860.58
    General industrial15.82%5092.07
    Residential98.58%31727.78
    Two family dwelling33.66%10834.80
    Dwellings (unspecified)30.64%9860.62
    Communal housing29.29%9428.39
    Mobile and floating homes26.76%8612.46
    Accessory dwelling unit2.49%799.83
    Multi family dwelling5.08%1634.00
    Single family dwelling98.58%31727.78
    Mechanical94.92%30552.07
    Utility structures100.00%32186.07
    Communication towers94.92%30552.07
    Agriculture79.10%25459.99
    Agricultural and hunting79.10%25459.99
    Other52.92%17032.40
    Accessory100.00%32186.07
    Multiple100.00%32186.07
    Uncategorized52.92%17032.40
    Retail66.89%21528.03
    Eating and drinking establishments2.49%799.83
    Restricted retail0.57%184.87
    Professional services15.82%5092.07
    General retail42.09%13546.29
    Personal services66.89%21528.03
    Community26.18%8427.59
    Medical42.71%13747.26
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%32186.07
    Schools and universities31.18%10034.97
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure26.18%8427.59
    Lodging2.40%773.21
    Bed & breakfast86.58%27867.20
    Hotel/motel2.40%773.21
    Commercial11.99%3860.58
    Professional office13.42%4318.87
    General commercial15.90%5118.70
    Entertainment81.59%26259.83
    Non-retail sales2.49%799.83
    Automobile related uses15.82%5092.07
    Research and laboratory facilities11.99%3860.58