# CHAPTER 20 – ZONING

- Summary: Chapter 20: Zoning Ordinance Summary (Borough of Ebensburg) This document outlines the structure and key sections of Chapter 20 — the Zoning Ordinance for the Borough of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania.…
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Chapter 20: Zoning Ordinance Summary (Borough of Ebensburg) This document outlines the structure and key sections of Chapter 20 — the Zoning Ordinance for the Borough of Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. It serves as a table of contents or index to the full ordinance, organized into parts and sections that govern land use, development, administration, and zoning districts. Part 1: General Provisions §20-101 to §20-113 : Covers foundational elements including: Short title and purpose Reader’s guide and beginner’s reading tips Community objectives and interpretation rules Conflict resolution (including with floodplain regulations) Severability clause Effective date and repeal of prior ordinances Emergency application of regulations Classification of parcels with multiple uses Part 2: Administration §20-201 to §20-214 : Details how the zoning ordinance is enforced and managed: Purpose of administrative framework Zoning permits, vested rights, variances, special exceptions Enforcement procedures and procedural/substantive challenges Appeals process (to Zoning Officer, then Court) Time limitations for appeals Roles of key officials: Zoning Officer, Zoning Hearing Board, Borough Council Part 3: Nonconforming Buildings and Land Uses §20-301 to §20-306 : Addresses existing structures or uses that don’t comply with current zoning: Purpose and definitions Rules for non-conforming lots, buildings, structures, and land uses Distinction between permitted vs. non-conforming uses Part 4: Designation of Zones §20-401 to §20-407 : Establishes the zoning map and district boundaries: Purpose and creation of zoning districts Zoning map reference Boundary interpretation and annexation rules Floodplain area uses Part 5: Zone Provisions Detailed regulations for specific zoning districts: Section 501: “R-SH” Single Household Residential Permitted/special/prohibited uses District regulations, parking requirements (required and maximum) Section 502: “R-MH” Multiple-Household Residential Same structure as above, tailored for multi-family housing Section 503: “MX-VC” Mixed Use-Village Commercial Regulations for mixed-use commercial areas Section 504: “CBD” Central Business District Core downtown regulations, including parking standards Section 505: “O-C” Open Space-Conservation Protects open space; includes permitted uses and parking rules Section 506: Historic Character Overlay District Applies to historic areas; covers applicability, location, boundary interpretation, appeals, and variance applications Part 6: Supplementary Regulations Additional rules covering various aspects of development and property use: Lot area, measurement, subdivision/redivision Height measurements and setbacks (including averaging and encroachments) Fences, walls, buffer yards, screening Storage of commercial equipment and junk Minimum distances from offensive uses Clear sight triangles for safety Intended original use of properties Basements, accessory dwellings, swimming pools Junk yards and recreational vehicle restrictions Essential services and public utility facilities Forestry activities, home-based businesses Amateur radio antennas, towers, wireless facilities, satellite dishes Bus shelters Land uses not categorized in Article 5 Parking design and driveway standards Additional Notes (from final page) The borough aims to strengthen relationships with surrounding municipalities and planning commissions (Cambria County, Southern Alleghenies). Expand collaboration through the Central Cambria Coalition — sharing resources like vehicles, recreation areas, joint purchasing. Ordinance adopted under Ord. 574, dated June 28, 2010 . This summary provides residents and stakeholders with a clear overview of what the zoning ordinance covers, where to find specific rules, and how decisions are made — all essential for understanding property rights and development opportunities in Ebensburg.