[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 100]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough
of Hatboro Zoning Ordinance of 1985."
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 101]
The effective date of this chapter shall be 10 days after the
adoption of this chapter as required by law, and the use of all land
and every building or structure or portion of a building or structure
erected, altered with respect to height and area, added to, or relocated
and every use within a building or structure or use accessory thereto,
in any district, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this
chapter.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 102]
This chapter is enacted for the purpose, inter alia, of lessening
congestion on the roads and streets, securing safety from fire, panic,
and other dangers; promoting health and the general welfare; providing
adequate light and air; preventing the overcrowding of land; preventing
undue concentration of population; facilitating the adequate provision
for transportation, water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, schools,
parks, and other public services and facilities; and promoting the
health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Borough of Hatboro,
County of Montgomery, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 103]
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter,
such provisions shall be interpreted and applied to require the minimum
requirements needed to promote the public health, safety, comfort,
convenience, and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter
impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, 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, other ordinance, or regulations shall be controlling.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 104]
1.
The Borough of Hatboro, which has an adopted Comprehensive Plan prepared
in 1972 and adopted on May 14, 1973, to guide the orderly growth and
development of the Borough, intends this chapter to implement the
following community development objectives which have been approved
by the Planning Commission and the Borough Council of the Borough
of Hatboro:
A.
To preserve Hatboro as a pleasant residential area with a varied
and balanced housing supply.
(1)
Maintain existing good housing stock and maintain the necessary
facilities (streets, community facilities, utilities) which are part
of a good housing environment.
(2)
Eliminate existing land use conflicts and avoid future inconsistencies.
(3)
Maintain the present balance and variety of housing types-single-family,
apartments, duplexes, and townhouses.
(4)
Upgrade any deteriorating housing areas.
B.
To preserve and strengthen Hatboro as a vital commercial center.
(1)
Continue to concentrate businesses in the existing downtown
area and avoid dispersion of commercial activities.
(2)
Provide adequate support facilities for the business district;
parking areas, street system, utilities, and public services.
(3)
Promote use of the central business district by improving its
competitive position in the area: advertising, good design, and appearance,
safe and efficient pedestrian movement system and a wide variety of
retail and service establishments.
C.
To provide the facilities and amenities of life to meet the requirements
of the Borough's residents.
D.
To provide for the efficient and safe circulation of people, vehicles,
and goods within and without the Borough.
E.
To continue to provide good service and support facilities for the
Borough's nonresidential activities, including transportation,
utility, and governmental services for commercial and industrial areas.
F.
To insure that any new development in the Borough contributes to
the amenities of the Borough.
(1)
Encourage attractive appearance and good design.
(2)
Require that adequate supporting facilities, such as parking
areas, be provided.
(3)
Insure compatibility, with surrounding land uses and with prevailing
physical features.
(4)
Insure that new development does not harm environmentally valuable
areas of the Borough.
G.
To maintain and protect the environmental and historic resources
of the Borough, including historic buildings and structures, wooded
areas, stream valleys, and air and water quality.
H.
To relate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to the financial
capabilities of the Borough and to schedule community changes and
improvements on the basis of need.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 105]
It is not intended for this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul,
or interfere with any existing ordinance or enactment, or with any
rule, regulations, or permit adopted or issued thereunder except insofar
as the same may be inconsistent in conflict with any of the provisions
of this chapter; provided, that where this chapter imposes greater
restrictions upon the use buildings or structures, or land, or upon
the height or bulk of buildings or structures, or prescribes larger
open spaces than are required by the provisions of such ordinance,
enactment, rule, regulations, or permit, then the provisions of this
chapter shall control.
