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Zoning Department
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Zoning Ordinance
Columbia Borough is defined by various zoning districts. The Zoning Ordinance lists permitted uses for each district. Districts include residential (rural, low density, medium density, high density), commercial (downtown, neighborhood, highway), industrial (light, general), park, and conservation. Each district has specific regulations including set backs, structure height, parking and sign requirements.
Zoning Department Fees:
Zoning Board of Adjustment Filing Fee: $ 350.00
Zoning Ordinance $ 15.00
Zoning Map $ 1.00
Materials can be purchased at the Borough Office or mailed on request (mailing fee extra).
Zoning Board
The seven-member Zoning Board of Adjustment is appointed by Borough Council. The Board meets as needed on the last Wednesday of each month. |
Zoning Hearings
Zoning applications are available at the Borough Office, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Filing deadlines for each month are available on request by calling 717-684-2467.
Use the links below for quick access to Board and Committee pages
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Emergency Services
Call 911 for all emergencies requiring Police, Fire, Rescue and Ambulance services.
Have the following information available:
Location or address of emergency
Type of emergency
Name, age, and number of person(s) – if known – requiring assistance
Telephone number where 911 can confirm information about emergency.
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Codes Department
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About the Code Compliance Department
The Code Compliance Department administrates all ordinances related to Health, Safety and Public Welfare of the community through the administration of local, state and federal codes. These codes regulate the use and maintenance of public and private real estate & structures.
Specifically, the Department oversees the:
* Handicap Parking Ordinance
* Health & Sanitation Ordinance
* Historic District Ordinance
* Rental Registration/Inspection/Licensing Ordinance
* Property Maintenance Ordinance
* Uniform Construction Code Ordinance
* Portions of the Streets and Sidewalk Ordinance
* Subdivision & Land Development (Planning) Ordinance
* Zoning Ordinance.
In administrating the above ordinances, the department:
* Distributes & processes requests for handicap street parking signs
* Inspects & licenses eating and drinking establishments
* Investigates rubbish & other sanitary issue complaints
* Distributes & processes requests for exterior construction work in the
historic district
* Registers, inspects and licenses rental dwelling buildings
* Investigates property maintenance complaints
* Reviews structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC & plot plans
* Issues building, curb/sidewalk, and street opening permits
* Distributes & processes applications for subdividing land & land development
* Distributes & processes zoning hearing applications
Department personnel also provide service to the following boards, commissions, and committees:
* Board of Health
* Historic Architectural Review Board
* Keystone Opportunity Zone – Lancaster Economic Revitalization Tax Abatement
Board
* Parks & Recreation Commission
* Planning Commission
* Zoning Board of Adjustment
The administrative and clerical staffs field a large number of daily telephone calls, walk-in visits, requests for information & appointments, and complaints while performing their usual typing, data entry, research, and inspection responsibilities.
The Code Compliance Department is located in the Borough Office at 308 Locust Street. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Most services can be addressed through the mail. For more information please call:
717-684-2467.
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To view the complete local code of ordinances for Columbia Borough, click on the link below. This online code of ordinances is updated periodically.
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Or, simply type www.generalcode.com into your internet browser, select E-Code Online Library, select PA, select Borough of Columbia, and then enter your search criteria or click Contents to view the codes by chapter.
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