Zoning Ordinance & Map
The Mt. Holly Springs, PA Zoning Ordinances, adopted October 11, 2017, provide written regulations and laws that define how property in specific geographic zones (as illustrated by the Zoning Map) can be used. Zoning ordinances specify whether zones can be used for residential or commercial purposes, and may also regulate lot size, placement, density, and the height of structures.
Please contact the Mt. Holly Springs Zoning and Codes officer with any questions about zones or ordinances.
01. Authority, Title, Purpose of Entitlement, Interpretation
October 11, 2017
Review the purpose for and legal liabilities of the Zoning Ordinances.
Review definitions of words in the Zoning Ordinance. They assist in the interpretation of the ordinance for administrative purposes and in the carrying out of duties by appropriate officers and by the Zoning Hearing Board.
02. Definitions
October 11, 2017
03. Designation of Zoning Districts
October 11, 2017
For the purpose of this ordinance, Mount Holly Springs Borough is divided into zoning districts. These districts are defined in this article.
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in R-L, Residential Limited Zoning District.
04. "R-L" Residential Limited Zoning District
October 11, 2017
05. "R-1" Low Density Residential Zoning District
October 11, 2017
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in R-1, Low Density Residential Zoning District.
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in R-2, Medium Density Residential Zoning District.
06. "R-2" medium Density Residential Zoning District
October 11, 2017
07. "V" Village Zoning District
October 11, 2017
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in V, Village Zoning District.
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in G-C, General Commercial Zoning District.
08. "G-C" General Commercial Zoning District
October 11, 2017
09. "I" Industrial Zoning District
October 11, 2017
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in I, Industrial Zoning District.
This article reviews the purpose and permitted uses in F-H, Flood Hazard Zoning District.
10. "F-H" Flood Hazard Zoning District
October 11, 2017
11. General Provisions
October 11, 2017
Review general zoning ordinance provisions from Application to Yard Adjustment Regulations.
This article details standards to be applied to each individual special exception, conditional use, or use permitted by right. These standards must be satisfied prior to approval of any such applications.
12. Specific Criteria for Special Exceptions and Conditional Uses
October 11, 2017
13. Sign Regulations
October 11, 2017
Review regulations, controls, and provisions for permanent, temporary, and free-standing signs in the Borough.
Review general parking regulations as well as standards for on-street and off-street parking, plus details regarding design (access, drainage, surfacing, maintenance, lighting and more).
14. Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations
October 11, 2017
15. Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Buildings
October 11, 2017
Review details about lots, uses, and buildings that may have been lawful prior to the adoption of this zoning ordinance but now fail to conform and may be “grandfathered.”
This article describes how the zoning ordinance is administered and enforced, including the duties of the Zoning officer and information about applications and permits.
16. Administration and Enforcement
October 11, 2017
Appendix A. Native Plants - PA
October 11, 2017
This appendix offers a “starter” list of native plants for our area, intended for residential or commercial landscapers who want to create attractive and varied native landscapes.
This appendix offers a list of plants which grow quickly and aggressively, spreading and displacing other plants. Invasive plants are usually introduced accidentally or on purpose, into a region far from their native habitat. They are a conservation concern and should be avoided.
Appendix A. Invasive Plants - PA
October 11, 2017
Appendix B. Parking Analysis Example
October 11, 2017
This appendix provides a sample parking analysis matrix.