Except as provided in this chapter, no building or structure shall be erected, enlarged, altered, changed or otherwise modified on a lot unless such building, structure or modification conforms to the height, bulk, area and density regulations of the zone in which it is located.
The conditions, standards, requirements and notes set forth in each district and otherwise prescribed by this chapter are established as the basic height, bulk, area and density regulations for the Borough. See Table 2, Area and Bulk Standards, attached to this chapter.
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Editor's Note: Table 2, Area and Bulk Standards, is attached to this chapter.
A. 
Height exceptions. In all districts, spires, church steeples, chimneys, cooling towers, elevator bulkheads, fire towers, scenery lofts, transmission lines or towers and distribution poles and lines, and essential mechanical appurtenances may be erected to any height not prohibited by other laws or ordinances. Standard television antenna and similar appurtenances shall not exceed the maximum building height in the district in which they are located by more than 10 feet. This exception does not extend to communications towers and antennas.
B. 
Front and side setback exception.
(1) 
All new construction will conform to the clearly prevailing setback pattern of developed lots within the block fronting on the same street, even when the prevailing front yard setbacks differ from those required in the zoning district. When an unimproved lot is situated between two lots, the existing front yard setback may be adjusted to a depth equal to the average of the front yard setbacks of the two adjacent lots. On Main Street, Oak Street, 2nd Street, 3rd Street, and 4th Street, all new construction proposed between two existing buildings shall be required to have front and rear setbacks equal to the average of the front and rear setbacks, respectively, of the two existing buildings. Side setbacks shall not be required for buildings constructed between two existing buildings.
(2) 
A setback greater than or equal to the minimum required front yard setback shall be provided along all portions of a corner lot, except where the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the Borough Council that the provisions of a smaller setback will conform with the clearly prevailing yard pattern on numerous existing developed lots fronting on the same street.
A. 
Uncovered ramps designed in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, cornices, eaves, sills or other similar architectural features, or other required means of egress, rain leads or chimneys or other similar structures that do not include spaces usable by persons may extend or project into a required yard not more than four feet. Unenclosed and uncovered exterior stairways and fire escapes may extend or project into a required side or rear yard not more than four feet. In no case shall any of the above architectural features or means of egress be constructed less than three feet from the property line.
B. 
Front porches or decks may extend into the required front yard. In no case shall a front porch or deck extend more than eight feet into the required front yard.
In no event shall a building, architectural feature, or structure obstruct the view of motorists or cause any other danger to motorists or pedestrians within a public right-of-way. If in any event the public's safety is at risk the owner will have to remove the safety and visual hazard within 30 days of notice from the Borough. If the owner does not remove the hazard within the 30 days, the Borough will have the right to remove the structure or building or portion of the structure or building that is the hazard at the owner's expense.
If the event a building's or structure's plans do not meet the minimum requirements established within the chapter, a property owner has the right to request a variance.