This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "West Grove
Borough Zoning Ordinance of 2015."
A.
This chapter is enacted to promote, protect and facilitate the public
health, safety, morals, general welfare, coordinated and practical
community development, proper density of population, the provisions
of adequate light and air, access to alternative solar energy, police
protection, vehicle parking and loading space, transportation, provision
of a safe, reliable and adequate water supply, sewerage, schools,
recreational facilities, 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; as well as preservation of the
natural, scenic and historic values in the environment and preservation
of forests, wetlands, aquifers.
B.
This chapter is enacted to accommodate reasonable overall community
growth, including population and employment growth, and opportunities
for development of a variety of residential dwelling types and nonresidential
uses.
C.
This chapter is enacted in accordance with the Municipalities Planning
Code[1] and an overall planning program, and with consideration
for the character of the Borough, its various parts and the suitability
of the various parts for particular uses and structures.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
The provisions of this chapter have been enacted according to various Borough policy guidelines and other applicable plans, codes, and ordinances. The following community development objectives reflect those planning guidelines in addition to the purposes of this chapter found in § 400-2:
A.
Guiding and encouraging the future development of the Borough in
accordance with planning of land use and population density that represent
the most beneficial and convenient relationship among the residential,
commercial, industrial, natural resource, and recreational areas within
the Borough, having regard to their suitability for the various uses
appropriate to each of them and their potential for such uses.
B.
Protecting the character and the social and economic stability of
each of such areas and encouraging their orderly and beneficial growth.
C.
Protecting and conserving the value of land and buildings throughout
the Borough appropriate to the various zoning districts established
herein.
D.
Bringing about through proper timing the gradual conformity of land
use to Borough policy and minimizing conflicts among users of land
and buildings.
E.
Aiding in bringing about the most beneficial relationship between
land use and the circulation of traffic throughout the Borough, having
particular regard to traffic and parking, and to the avoidance of
congestion in the streets and the provision of safe and convenient
access appropriate to the various land uses.
F.
Aiding in providing a guide for public policy and action in the efficient
provision of public facilities and services, in the provision of safe
and proper sanitary sewage disposal, and for private enterprise in
building development, investment, redevelopment, and other economic
activity relating to land use.
G.
Protecting, enhancing, and sustaining natural features that are less
suitable for building in addition to providing parks, recreation,
and natural areas to meet the needs of Borough residents.
H.
Providing for the development of an appropriate range of housing
based on existing conditions and anticipated development in character
with the existing community, including housing for older residents
and innovative housing options.
This chapter has been drafted and adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article VI, Zoning, of the Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10601 et seq.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the aforementioned purposes and objectives. From and after the effective date of this chapter, the use, construction, and development of all land, buildings, structures, signs or portions thereof, shall be subject to and in conformance with the regulations herein. Any existing buildings, structures, land, uses, or signs not in conformity with the regulations herein may be continued, extended or changed in accordance with the regulations herein contained relating to Article XXII, Nonconformities.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul
or interfere with any existing ordinance or enactment 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. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater
restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation,
the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. Where the provisions
of any statute, other ordinance or regulation shall impose greater
restrictions than the provisions of this chapter, the greater restrictions
shall prevail.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough
of West Grove Zoning Ordinance of 2015." This chapter shall take effect
and be in force from and after its adoption this fifth day of August
2015.
