A use which is not explicitly listed as a permitted principal,
accessory, conditional, or special exception within the regulations
of a zoning district may be permitted, provided that the use is similar
to and not more objectionable to the general welfare than the permitted
uses listed in that zoning district. Such uses shall be permitted
only upon the judgment and approval of the Zoning Hearing Board, which
may also require compliance with such conditions as may be necessary
to protect and promote the general welfare of the Borough.
The maximum height limitations of this chapter shall not apply
to:
A. Appurtenant structures. Church spire, belfry, cupola, dome, monument,
smokestack, derrick, conveyor, flag pole, radio tower, television
tower, mast, antenna, aerial, roof tank, ventilating air conditioning
and similar building aerial, roof tank, ventilating air conditioning
and similar building service equipment; roof structure, chimney and/or
parapet wall; provided, any such structure shall set back from the
vertical plane of the permitted building line one foot horizontally
for each two feet of height which exceeds the maximum height permitted
in the zoning district in which it is located.
B. Existing designed structures. The vertical extension of a structure
existing at the effective date of this chapter may be erected to such
height as the original drawings of said building indicated; provided,
the building was actually designed and constructed to carry the additional
stories necessary for such height.
Buildings and uses in Public/Institutional, Commercial and Industrial
Zones may be illuminated by reflected light, provided that the source
of such light shall be suitably shielded so as not to detract from
the quiet enjoyment of surrounding uses. The Zoning Officer may, at
any time, require existing lights to be rearranged or shielded to
conform. Such order may be appealed to the Zoning Hearing Board, but
otherwise, must be complied with within 30 days from the date of notification.
Applicable in all zoning districts:
A. Specific areas affected. Suitable screening as defined below shall
be installed where any permitted nonresidential use in any district
abuts a residential use.
B. Suitable screening defined. Suitable screening shall be either a
thick hedge, or a solid fence or wall four feet to six feet in height.