An ordinance regulating and restricting the
height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures,
their construction, alteration, extension, repair, maintenance, and
all facilities and services in or about such buildings and structures;
the percentage of lot that may be occupied; the size of yards, courts,
and other open spaces; the establishment and maintenance of building
lines and setback requirements on public roads or highways; the provision
of parking facilities; the density of population and the location
and use of buildings, structures, and land for trade, industry, residence
or other purposes creating districts and boundaries thereof; defining
certain terms; and providing for the administration, enforcement,
and amendment of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of
the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited
as "The Tullytown Borough Zoning Ordinance of 2003."
The purpose of this chapter is the promotion
of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, order, and general
welfare by:
A. Encouraging the most appropriate use of land;
B. Preventing the overcrowding of land;
C. Conserving the value of land and buildings;
D. Lessening congestion in the roads and streets;
E. Avoiding undue congestion of population;
F. Providing for adequate light and air;
G. Securing safety from fire, panic, and other dangers;
H. Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation,
water, sewerage, schools, parks and other facilities; and
I. Giving reasonable consideration, among other things,
to the character of the district and its suitability for particular
uses.
In interpreting and applying the provisions
of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements
for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience,
order, 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 control. 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 control.