The official title of this chapter is "North East Borough Zoning
Ordinance."
Certain words or terms that appear in this chapter are defined in Article II.
No structure shall be located, erected, constructed, reconstructed,
moved, altered, converted, or enlarged, nor shall any structure or
land be used or be designed to be used except in full compliance with
all the provisions of this chapter and after the lawful issuance of
all permits required by this chapter.
Whenever there is a difference between minimum standards or
dimensions or provisions specified herein and those contained in other
regulations, resolutions, or ordinances of the Borough, the highest
standards shall govern.
This chapter and Zoning Map[1] are intended to promote, protect, and facilitate the public
health, safety, morals, general welfare, ecological assets, coordinated
and practical community development, proper density of population,
civil defense, the provisions 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 preventing
the overcrowding of land, light danger and congestion in travel and
transportation, loss of health, life or property from fire, flood,
panic, or other dangers, provide for energy conservation, preserve
and protect aesthetic assets, provide for commercial and industrial
development while respecting residential areas, and allow for a diversified
housing mix. More specifically, these broad purposes are designed
to clearly achieve the objectives of the North East Regional Comprehensive
Plan, and the North East Regional Comprehensive Plan updates.
[1]
Editor's Note: The map detailing the zoning districts is included
as an attachment to this chapter.
