Tarentum Borough Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance #13-03)
§ 265-1204 UNLAWFUL USE Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorization for or approval of the continuance of the use of a structure or premises in violation of zoning regulations in effect at the time of the effective date of this Chapter.
§ 265-1203 RESTORATION AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the reconstruction, repairing, rebuilding and continued use of any nonconforming building or structure damaged by fire, collapse, explosion or Act of God, excepting demolition specified in Section 265-1211, subsequent to the date of this Chapter nor shall it Read more…
§ 265-1202 UNSAFE STRUCTURES Nothing in this Chapter shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of any portion of a building.
§ 265-1201 APPLICATION Subject to the provisions of this Section, a use of building or land existing at the time of the enactment of this Chapter may be continued even though such use does not conform to the provisions of these regulations for the district in which it is located.
§ 265-1106 DETERMINATION OF A BUILDING OF HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE As part of a decision otherwise required by process mandated by this ordinance including conditional uses and traditional neighborhood developments, Council shall evaluate whether or not buildings impacted by the proposed application should be designated or defined as buildings of historic Read more…
§ 265-1105 USES NOT PROVIDED FOR Whenever, under this Ordinance, a use is neither specifically permitted nor denied, and an application is made by an applicant to the Zoning Officer for such use, the Zoning Officer shall refer the application to the Borough Council to hear and decide such request Read more…
§ 265-1104 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS No use, land or structure in any district shall involve any element or cause any condition that may be dangerous, injurious or noxious, or cause offensive odor, smoke, dust, dirt, noise, vibration, glare, excessive traffic, attract vermin or rodents or constitute a nuisance or be a Read more…
§ 265-1103 HOME BASED BUSINESS. A home based business that involves an activity or operation which is construed as being capable of adversely influencing surrounding residential uses through any of the following conditions shall not be permitted: Changes the external appearance of the dwelling; Is visible from surrounding properties or Read more…
§ 265-1102 TEMPORARY USES. No person shall conduct or allow to be conducted any temporary outdoor activity as defined in Article II (including those specifically listed herein) without first obtaining a temporary use permit therefore, where required, in compliance with the terms of this Article. A signed application on a Read more…
§ 265-1101 OUTDOOR STORAGE. Where outdoor storage of supplies and merchandise is authorized under the Bulk Regulations of this Chapter, such shall be screened by an opaque fence, landscaping mounding and landscaping, evergreens providing proper screening at maturity, or a combination of the preceding sufficient to screen said storage from Read more…