APPENDIX E: ZONING
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Overview of Ebensburg Zoning Ordinances
This document serves as an index for zoning regulations in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania. It lists specific ordinances by number, date of adoption, and a brief description of the subject matter. The records span from 1962 to 2020, detailing the evolution of local land-use laws.
Key Regulatory Changes and Topics
The ordinances cover a wide range of zoning issues, including map updates, specific use definitions, and property restrictions.
Foundational Changes (1962–1973):
- The first zoning ordinance was adopted in 1962.
- Between 1963 and 1973, the zoning map was amended frequently (Ordinances 269–333).
Commercial and Specific Use Regulations:
- 1980: Defined a new commercial zone.
- 1981: Required zoning approval for curb work.
- 1997: Restated the new zoning ordinance.
- 1998: Addressed sexually oriented businesses and communications towers.
Property Standards (Fences, Vehicles, and Setbacks):
- 1998–2007: Multiple ordinances regulated fence setbacks and the zoning map.
- 2011: Repealed a parking prohibition for recreational vehicles, then reinstated a prohibition on living in them later that same year.
- 2015–2020: Continued amendments regarding front yard fences and the zoning map.
Recent Developments (2018–2020):
- 2018: Allowed Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) in residential districts.
- 2020: Further amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding front yard fences.