For information please contact Bill Whetzel, the City's Code Enforcement Officer, at 724-527-4000 X 20
Zoning Ordinance and Map
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News & Updates:
Legal Advertisement of 2017.11.30: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE CITY OF JEANNETTE, PA The Planning Commission of the City of Jeannette will hold a Public Hearing at its regular meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers, 110 South Second Street and consider recommendation of the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The proposed ordinance may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Jeannette City Hall. A summary of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEANNETTE, WESTMORELAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 07, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEANNETTE; SPECIFICALLY THE TABLE OF CONTENTS BY DELETING THE EXISTING SECTION 2.14 PERMITTED LAND USES AND REPLACING SECTION 2.14 WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND BY ADDING SECTION 2.15 PERMITTED LAND USES; AMENDING ARTICLE 2: ZONING DISTRICTS BY DELETING THE EXISTING SECTION 2.14 PERMITTED LAND USES AND REPLACING SECTION 2.14 WITH THE ZONING DISTRICT OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AMENDING ARTICLE 2:ZONING DISTRICT BY ADDING SECTION 2.15 PERMITTED LAND USES; AND ALSO AMENDING ARTICLE 11 AMENDMENTS AND APPEALS. A copy of the Proposed Ordinance may also be requested at the cost of .25 cents per page. A copy of the Proposed Ordinance shall also be provided to Tribune-Review and an attested copy shall be on file at the Westmoreland County Law Library, 2 North Main Street, Suite 202, Greensburg, PA. Any person requiring a special accommodation to attend the Public Hearing should notify the City Community Development Director at (724) 527-4000, extension 30. 6534712(11-23-17, 11-30-17)
Legal Advertisement of 2017.11.18: NOTICE OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE CITY OF JEANNETTE PA City Council of the City of Jeannette will hold a Public Hearing and Special Meeting on Tuesday December 19th 2017 at 10:00AM in Council Chambers 110 South Second Street for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Jeannette and if deemed appropriate take action to hold the first reading of such proposed ordinance. The proposed ordinance may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at Jeannette City Hall. A summary of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEANNETTE WESTMORELAND COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 07 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEANNETTE; SPECIFICALLY THE TABLE OF CONTENTS BY DELETING THE EXISTING SECTION 2.14 PERMITTED LAND USES AND REPLACING SECTION 2.14 WITH NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AND BY ADDING SECTION 2.15 PERMITTED LAND USES; AMENDING ARTICLE 2: ZONING DISTRICTS BY DELETING THE EXISTING SECTION 2.14 PERMITTED LAND USES AND REPLACING SECTION 2.14 WITH THE ZONING DISTRICT OF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AMENDING ARTICLE 2:ZONING DISTRICT BY ADDING SECTION 2.15 PERMITTED LAND USES; AND ALSO AMENDING ARTICLE 11 AMENDMENTS AND APPEALS. A copy of the Proposed Ordinance may also be requested at the cost of .25 cents per page. A copy of the Proposed Ordinance shall also be provided to Tribune-Review and an attested copy shall be on file at the Westmoreland County Law Library 2 North Main Street Suite 202 Greensburg PA. Any person requiring a special accommodation to attend the Public Hearing should notify the City Community Development Director at (724) 527-4000 extension 30. 6534707(11-18-17)
Zoning Information
The Building and Zoning Department administers the Zoning Use Ordinance which regulates the placement of accessory structures including pools, fences, sheds and garages.
The department handles all Subdivision and Land Development plans pertaining to a change of use for residential and commercial developments. |
Zoning Forms
Permit applications must be submitted and approved prior to construction for items such as:
Zoning Requests - Residential or Commercial Subdivision and Land Development modifications |
Building Permit Requirements
Residential Permits (for 1 or 2 bedroom dwellings)
NOTE: A ZONING PERMIT MAY BE REQUIRED FOR ALL SHEDS, GARAGES, POOLS, FENCES, WALLS, GAZEBOS, ANY STRUCTURES, DRIVEWAYS, SIGNS, CARPORTS. Please check with your local municipality. Commercial Permits
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Building Permit Exemptions
New replacement windows (same size)
New doors (same size) Siding/painting Roof shingles (only residential) Gutter/downspout Hot water tank (replacing existing) Plumbing fixtures (sink, toilet, etc – replacing existing) Deco – Shutters, mailbox, light fixtures Flooring (tile, carpet and wood flooring) Drywall and plaster repairs Pools under 24″ high and no pump Applicable Fees (See Resolution 21-14) |
Permitting
Sign Permits
This permit is necessary for all new signs, changes to signs and relocation of signs. No sign may be erected, changed, or moved prior to the issuance of a sign permit.
Other Building/Zoning Permits:
Fences
Pools
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Sheds
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Decks
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Zoning Ordinance and Map Adoption
As of 2017.11.18: In October 2017, the new City of Jeannette Zoning Ordinance and Map were officially adopted. Please see theNew Zoning Ordinance page for more information about the adoption of this new Ordinance and Map.
Public Notice was published via local newspaper. This notice announced the availability of the draft ordinance and how the public was able to access a copy for review, which was available at City Hall and also via this website.
Public Notice was published via local newspaper. This notice announced the availability of the draft ordinance and how the public was able to access a copy for review, which was available at City Hall and also via this website.