This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "West Bradford
Township Zoning Ordinance of 1977." This chapter shall become effective
five days after its adoption.
From and after the effective date of this chapter, 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 West Bradford Township shall be in conformity
with the provisions of this chapter. Any existing 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 herein provided with respect to
nonconforming buildings, structures or uses.
This chapter is enacted to promote, protect and facilitate the
public health, safety, general welfare, coordinated and practical
community development, proper density of population, the provision
of adequate light and air, police protection, vehicle parking and
loading space, transportation, water, sewerage, schools, public grounds
and other public requirements, as well as to prevent overcrowding
of land, blight, danger and congestion in travel and transportation,
loss of health, life or property from fire, flood, panic or other
dangers. This chapter is enacted in accordance with an overall program
and with consideration for the character of the Township, its various
parts and the suitability of the various parts for particular uses
and structures.
[Amended 9-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-04]
For a statement of community development objectives, reference
is made to the adopted Comprehensive Plan for West Bradford Township,
as amended.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul
or interfere with any existing ordinances or enactments or with any
rule, regulation or permit adopted or issued thereunder, except insofar
as the same may be inconsistent or in conflict with any of the provisions
of this chapter, provided that, where this chapter imposes greater
restrictions upon the use of buildings or land or upon the height
and bulk of buildings or prescribes larger open spaces than are required
by the provisions of such ordinance, enactment, rule, regulation or
permit, then the provisions of this chapter shall control.