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Borough of Bradford Woods, PA
Allegheny County
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The following regulations are hereby established in full force and effect.
This chapter may be cited as the “Bradford Woods Borough Zoning Ordinance.”
Words used in a special sense in this chapter are defined in Article VII.
The community development objectives which are the basis for the provisions of this chapter are set forth in the Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the Borough Council, which are incorporated herein by reference. In addition to the Comprehensive Plan, the following is a supplementary statement of the purpose and intent of this chapter. The objectives are adopted as a statement of legislative findings and may be used in evaluating any proposed additions or deletions to this chapter.
The general objective for the development of the Borough of Bradford Woods is to provide a pleasant, attractive, healthy, safe and convenient environment for living, education, and recreation. This objective shall be pursued by the creation and implementation of land use plans to:
A. 
Preserve and improve the natural environment, pursued by:
(1) 
The elimination of visual and physical blight such as overhead utility lines, concentrations of signs of excessive size and proximity, large expanses of unbroken pavement and dilapidated structures.
(2) 
The preservation of unique land parcels, natural topography and wooded slope lands including the limiting of hillside development beyond a reasonable gradient, and the control of floodplains, watersheds and wetland development.
(3) 
The reclamation of derelict land.
B. 
Protect and increase property values and the economic base of the community, pursued by:
(1) 
The concentration of nonresidential uses in areas where streets and utilities can provide the necessary services and where conflicts with other uses can be minimized through site design and transitional provisions.
(2) 
The implementation of the other objectives set forth herein.
C. 
Provide safe, adequate and attractive housing, pursued by:
(1) 
The provision of housing density alternatives and a mix of housing types, correlating residential density and housing type with topography, environmental conditions, and the capacity of and distance from existing and proposed utilities, streets and community facilities.
(2) 
The removal of dilapidated housing, the rehabilitation of deteriorating housing, the maintenance of sound housing and the development of new housing.
(3) 
The promotion and maintenance of an attractive residential environment through the implementation of the other objectives set forth herein.
D. 
Provide the necessary infrastructure of utilities and road systems, pursued by:
(1) 
The extension of the municipal improvements of water lines, storm and sanitary sewers and roads and their improvement where economically feasible to guide development.
(2) 
The encouragement of public utilities to improve and extend services consistent with the objectives set forth herein.
(3) 
The traffic planning and control which will provide safe, rapid and convenient movement of people and goods within and through the Borough, with a separation of through and local traffic, provision for pedestrians and the minimal disruption of existing and proposed development patterns and community integrity.
E. 
Provide recreational and community facilities, pursued by:
(1) 
Acquiring, preserving and maintaining or developing property to accommodate the existing and future population.
(2) 
Preservation of historical landmarks.
F. 
Provide review and approval of proposed development and site plans for ongoing community planning and growth management, pursued by:
(1) 
Providing for safety and welfare on developed sites through the review of site plans.
(2) 
Providing site plan control.
G. 
Create and implement land use plans seeking to achieve the foregoing objectives and to:
(1) 
Avoid incompatible land use if possible and protect against the detrimental effect of incompatible land uses through planting, open space and natural breaks in topography.
(2) 
Concentrate development where possible to prevent sprawl, conserve open space and make full use of utilities and services.
H. 
Promote cooperation with adjacent municipalities seeking sound development in the region.
A map entitled "Bradford Woods Zoning Map" is hereby adopted as a part of this chapter. The Zoning Map shall be maintained by the Borough Secretary at the principal office of the Borough.[1]
No structure shall be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, altered, converted, or enlarged, nor shall any structure or land be used or be designed to be used, except in full compliance with all the provisions of this chapter and after the lawful issuance of all permits and certificates required by this chapter.
The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the protection of the health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of Bradford Woods Borough.
[Amended 8-13-2007 by Ord. No. 411]
Wherever there is a difference between the minimum standards specified herein and those included in other Borough ordinances and regulations, the more stringent requirements shall apply.