[Ord. 984, 12/14/2015]
The official title of this chapter is "Bridgeville Borough Zoning
Ordinance."
[Ord. 984, 12/14/2015]
This chapter shall take effect immediately upon adoption by
Borough Council. This chapter shall not prohibit the use of land or
structures to be erected thereon for which building permits have been
issued prior to the effective date of this chapter.
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This chapter is adopted by virtue of the authority granted to
the Borough by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as amended by Act 170
of 1988 (53 P.S. 10101 et seq., as may be amended from time to time).
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1.Â
In the event of conflicts between the provisions of this chapter
and any other ordinance or regulation, the more restrictive provisions
shall apply.
2.Â
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter
shall be considered minimum requirements adopted for the promotion
of the health, safety and general welfare of the public.
3.Â
In interpreting the language of this chapter to determine the extent
of the restriction upon the use of property, the language shall be
interpreted, where doubt exists as to the intended meaning of the
language written and enacted by Borough Council, in favor of the property
owner and against any implied extension of the restriction.
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Community development objectives are set forth in the Bridgeville
Borough Comprehensive Plan adopted by Borough Council on March 14,
2005. In addition to the specific objectives stated in the Comprehensive
Plan update, the general community development objectives on which
this chapter are based are:
A.Â
To promote the interest of public health, safety, morals and the
general welfare;
B.Â
To secure safety from fire and to provide adequate open spaces for
light and air;
C.Â
To conserve and stabilize property values;
D.Â
To preserve woodlands, open space, recreational, and environmentally
sensitive lands from conflict with urban development;
E.Â
To facilitate the economic provision of adequate transportation,
water, sewage, parks and other public requirements;
F.Â
To prevent the overcrowding of land, blight, danger and congestion
in travel and transportation, loss of health, life or property from
fire, flood, panic or other dangers;
G.Â
To promote stormwater management, soil and water conservation;
H.Â
To set forth population density controls;
I.Â
To promote coordinated and practical community development; and
J.Â
To promote the utilization of renewable energy sources.
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No structure shall be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed,
moved, altered, converted or enlarged, nor shall any structure or
land be used or 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.
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If any of the provisions of this chapter or the application
of any provision to particular circumstances is held to be invalid,
the remainder of the chapter or the application of such provision
to other circumstances shall not be affected.
