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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER I	Disclaimer
ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT Part A: Municipal Charter Part B: Elected Officers Part C: Council Part D: Mayor Part E: Secretary Part F: Solicitor Part G: Manager Part H: Municipal Departments Part I: Authorities, Boards, and Commissions Part J: Personnel System Part K: Police Pension Plan Part L: General Government Pension Plan Part M: Social Security Part N: Purchasing, Contract, and Property Disposition Control Chapter I - Notes	Accuracy of the information provided here cannot be guaranteed. Utilization of information is at users' sole risk. The information provided is periodically updated but may not contain the latest amendments. Users should review the latest ordinance texts available at the Borough offices before legal proceedings. The most up to date Borough Codes can be viewed at the State College Municipal Building, Administration Department, 243 South Allen Street, State College, PA 16801 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call the State College Borough Administration Department at 814-234-7110 for more information *Some ordinances change more often than others. For example, significant changes have been made to the Zoning and Conduct chapters of the Borough Code. Please contact the appropriate Borough Department for more information on current practices and ordinances. Click here for phone directory. Click here to view agendas and minutes of previous Council meetings.
CHAPTER II
ANIMALS Part A: Dogs Part B: Pigs Part C: Chickens Part D: Rabies Chapter II - Notes
CHAPTER III
BICYCLES Part A: Bicycles Chapter III - Notes
CHAPTER IV
BUILDING AND RENTAL CODES Part A: Building Code Part B: Mechanical Code Part C: Plumbing Code Part D: Residential Code Part E: Fuel Gas Code Part F: Existing Building Code Part G: Urban Wildland Interface Code Part H: Energy Conservation Code Part I: Code Council Electrical Code Part J: Code Council Performance Part K: Fire Prevention Code Part L: Property Maintenance Code Part M: Numbering System for Buildings Part N: Graffiti Removal Required Part O: Noise Abatement Chapter IV - Notes
CHAPTER V
CONDUCT Part A: Noise Control Ordinance* Part B: Vandalism Part C: Liquor Control Part D: Curfew Part E: Fair Housing Ordinance Part F: Unlawful Loitering Part G: Light Control Part H: Stadium Lighting Part I: Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Part J: Public Urination and Defecation Prohibited Chapter V - Notes
CHAPTER VI
FIRE PROTECTION AND FIRE PREVENTION Part A: Fire Company Part B: Explosives Part C: Fire Lanes Part D: Emergency Alarms (False) Chapter VI - Notes
CHAPTER VII
FRANCHISES Part A: Electric Company Part B: Telephone Company Part C: Cable Television Ordinance Chapter VII - Notes
CHAPTER VIII
GARBAGE AND REFUSE REGULATIONS Part A: Municipal Waste Part B: Recycling Ordinance Chapter VIII - Notes
CHAPTER IX
HEALTH AND SANITATION Part A: Air Pollution Part B: Food Establishments Part C: Grass and Weeds Part D: Massage Establishments Part E: Clean Indoor Air Part F: Tattoo Regulations Part G: General Nuisances Part H: Land Disturbance Chapter IX - Notes
CHAPTER X
LICENSES AND PERMITS Part A: Miscellaneous Licenses Required Part B: Handbills Part C: Utility Poles Part D: Solicitors and Canvassers Part E: Foot Peddlers, Vehicle Peddlers, and Door-to-Door Salespersons Part F: Temporary Retail Businesses and Dealers Chapter X - Notes
CHAPTER XI
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC Part A: General Regulations Part B: Traffic Regulations Part C: Parking Regulations [On Public Property] Part D: Parking Regulations [On Private Property] Part E: On- and Off-Street Metered Parking Part F: Municipal Parking Garages and Non-Metered Parking Lots Part G: Snow Emergency Part H: Towing Ordinance [From Both Public and Private Property] Part I: (Eliminated) Part J: Residential and Commuter Parking Districts Part K: Immobilizing Vehicles Chapter XI - Notes
CHAPTER XII
PARKS AND RECREATION Part A: Parks and Recreation
CHAPTER XIII
Reserved
CHAPTER XIV
SEWER AND DRAINAGE Part A: Sewage Disposal and Sewer Connections Part B: Storm Water Management Part C: On-Lot Sewage Disposal Program Chapter XIV - Notes
CHAPTER XV
SIGNS Part A: Signs Part B: Awnings and Marquees Chapter XV - Notes
CHAPTER XVI
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Part A: General Provisions Part B: Improvement of Streets Part C: Vacation of Streets and Alleys Part D: Deposits on Streets and Alleys Part E: Obstructions in Streets and Alleys Part F: Sidewalk Construction and Repair Part G: Obstructions on Sidewalks Part H: Planting Strips Along Sidewalks Chapter XVI - Notes
CHAPTER XVII
TAXATION AND ASSESSMENTS Part A: Earned Income and Net Profits Tax Part B: Local Services Tax Part C: Real Estate Tax Part D: Real Estate Transfer Tax Part E: (Eliminated) Part F: Business Improvement District Part G: Business Privilege Tax Part H: Local Tax Appeals Board Part I: Downtown State College Neighborhood Improvement District Part J: Fraser Centre Tax Increment District Chapter XVII - Notes
CHAPTER XVIII
TREES Part A: Trees Chapter XVIII - Notes
CHAPTER XIX
ZONING Part A: Community Development Goals, Objectives, and Policies Part B: Definitions Part C: Administration and Enforcement Part D: Classification of Districts R1 - Residence District R2 - Residence District R3 - Residence District R3B - Residence District R3H - Historic District R4 - Residence District RO - Residential/Office District ROA - Residential/Office District UPD - University Planned District P - Public District CP1 - Planned Commercial District CP2 - Planned Commercial District MP - Planned Industrial District PO - Planned Office District C - General Commercial District CID - Commercial Incentive District UV - Urban Village District Supplementary Provisions Part E: Nonconforming Buildings and Uses Part F: Motor-Vehicle-Oriented Businesses Part G: Flood Plain Conservation District Part H: Off-Street Parking Regulations Part I: Remedies, Penalties, and Validity Part J: Subdivision and Land Development Part K: Lighting Chapter XIX - Notes Zoning Map
APPENDIX
APPENDIX Part A: Annexation of Territory Part B: Bond Issues Part C: Contracts and Agreements Part D: Streets and Alleys Appendix - Notes
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