This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Easttown
Township Zoning Ordinance."
A.
Purposes. This chapter is enacted under and pursuant to the Municipalities
Planning Code[1] to promote, protect, and facilitate the general health,
safety and welfare through:
(1)
Coordinated and practical community development.
(2)
Provision for appropriate population densities, a diversity of housing
types, and prevention of overcrowding of land.
(3)
Provisions for adequate light, air, open space and recreation.
(4)
Provision for adequate parking and loading.
(5)
Provision for safe and efficient travel by vehicles, bicycles and
pedestrians.
(6)
Provision of appropriate water and sewer facilities and capacity.
(7)
Provision for the protection and preservation of natural resources.
(8)
Provision for schools, public grounds, and other public improvements.
(9)
Protection against loss of health, life, or property from fire, flood,
or other dangers.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
B.
Community development objectives. This chapter is enacted to implement
the Easttown Township Comprehensive Plan, as may be amended or readopted,
and the Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resources Plan,
as may be amended or readopted.
[Amended 11-21-2022 by Ord. No. 453-22]
(1)
The statement of goals from the 2018 Easttown Township Comprehensive
Plan are as follows:
(a)
Improve pedestrian and bicyclist mobility.
(b)
Maintain character and improve parking options in the Village
of Berwyn.
(c)
Establish a vision for Devon Center.
(d)
Make the Route 30 Corridor a complete street.
(e)
Enhance services the Township provides.
(f)
Responsibility guide future land use.
(2)
The statement of goals from the 1993 Open Space, Recreation, and
Environmental Resources Plan are as follows:
(a)
Preserve environmentally sensitive open space and natural resources
such as areas noteworthy for physical, historic, cultural, recreation.
(b)
Provide a balance of active and passive recreational areas and
facilities for the use and enjoyment of individuals, groups and families
of all ages who live in the Township.
In the interpretation and application of this chapter, the provisions
hereof shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion
of the public health, safety and general welfare. Where the provisions
of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any other
ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling.
Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation
impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such
statute, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
This chapter has been adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Zoning, of the Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10601 et seq.
The provisions of this chapter shall govern all land, buildings,
and structures within the boundaries of Easttown Township. Any lawfully
existing building or structure and any lawfully existing use of a
building or land not in conformity with the regulations herein prescribed
shall be regarded as nonconforming but may be continued, extended
or changed, subject to the special regulations contained within this
chapter.
[Amended 6-2-2014 by Ord.
No. 422-14]
This chapter shall be administered by the Township Zoning Officer and shall be enforced by the Township Board of Supervisors, Zoning Officer and/or any other enforcement officer of the Township with approval of the Board of Supervisors as per the applicable provisions of Article XIII, Administration and Enforcement, and Chapter 1, General Provisions.
The granting of any permit under this chapter shall create no
liability upon, nor a cause of action against, any Township official
or employee for damages or injury that may occur from the use, construction,
or enlargement of structures or the use of land.
