[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 300; as amended by Ord.
1988-1, 8/1/1988]
1. Classification of Districts.
A. Watsontown Borough is hereby divided into districts of different
types, each being of such number, shape, kind and area and of such
common unity of purpose and adaptability of use deemed most suitable
to carry out the objectives of this chapter.
B. For the purpose of this chapter, Watsontown Borough is hereby divided
into the following districts.
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C
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Conservation Districts
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A
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Agricultural Districts
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AH
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Agricultural Holding Districts
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SR
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Suburban Residential Districts
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UR
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Urban Residential Districts
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VC
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Village Center Districts
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CC
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Central Commercial Districts
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HC
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Highway Commercial Districts
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I
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Industrial Districts
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CI
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Central Industrial Districts
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2. Zoning Map. The boundaries of the zoning districts are delineated
on a map entitled "Watsontown Borough Zoning Map" which accompany
and, with all explanatory matter thereon, are hereby made a part of
this chapter.
3. Interpretation of District Boundaries. Where uncertainty exists with
respect to the boundaries of a district as indicated on a Zoning Map,
the following rules shall apply.
A. Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding
with the center lines of streets, highways, railroad lines or streams,
such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
B. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately
coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said
boundaries; or where district boundaries are extensions of lot lines
or connect the intersections of lot lines, such lines shall be said
district boundaries.
C. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately
parallel to center lines of streets and highways, such district boundaries
shall be construed as parallel thereto and at such distances therefrom
as indicated on the Zoning Map.
[Ord. 1973-1, 2/5/1973, § 310]
1. Conservation Districts (C). In areas where major physiographic problems
exist, accessibility is difficult or unique natural beauty exists,
Conservation Districts are established to conserve the existing character
of such areas by providing for low-intensity residential, agricultural
or recreational uses, thus guiding substantive land development into
more appropriate zoning districts.
2. Agricultural Districts (A). In areas of highly productive soils and
where agricultural activity remains strong, Agricultural Districts
are established to protect and stabilize agriculture as an ongoing
economic activity by permitting only those land uses and activities
which are either agricultural in nature or act in direct support thereof.
3. Agricultural Holding Districts (AH). In areas of marginal agricultural
potential and activity as yet too remote to expect any substantial
urban or suburban development, Agricultural Holding Districts are
established. It shall be the purpose of these districts to maintain
a rural character and low residential density in anticipation of future
development but, at the same time, provide alternative economic activities
to farming during the holding period.
4. Suburban Residential Districts (SR). In areas where residential development
has already begun, reasonable access to industrial, commercial and
public activities is available and a reasonable potential for public
sewerage exists, Suburban Residential Districts are established. It
shall be the purpose of these districts to promote and encourage a
suitable and safe environment for family life by providing only for
single-family residences and residential support land uses.
5. Urban Residential Districts (UR). In areas where residential development
is complete and the intensity of such development allows pedestrian
as well as automotive circulation, Urban Residential Districts are
established. It shall be the purpose of such districts to promote
multiple-family as well as single-family dwellings, compatible nonresidential,
as well as strictly residential, land uses and, in general, creating
an atmosphere where all necessities for living and working are in
proximity to one another.
6. Village Center Districts (VC). In established rural centers with
reasonable expectation of continued vitality and a reasonable expectation
of public sewerage, Village Center Districts are established. It shall
be the purpose of such districts to maintain themselves as centers
by providing for higher density residential uses, commercial uses
serving the immediate areas and appropriate public activities.
7. Central Commercial Districts (CC). In existing commercial centers,
Central Commercial Districts are established to provide areas for
high intensity retail sales, personal service and office uses.
8. Highway Commercial Districts (HC). Highway Commercial Districts are
established to accommodate retail or wholesale business activities
which either serve a regional market, offer merchandise oriented to
the highway uses or function best on large individual land parcels
and thus are not normally part of an integrated shopping area or center.
9. Industrial Districts (I). Industrial Districts are established to
contribute to the overall economy of the region. It shall be the purpose
of such districts to encourage industrial development in areas of
good highway accessibility, with the existence or reasonable expectation
of sanitary sewerage and within reasonable proximity to supporting
commercial activities.
10. Central Industrial Districts (CI). Central Industrial Districts are
established to recognize existing industrial areas. It shall be the
purpose of such districts to encourage and promote continued industrial
usage but, at the same time, protect surrounding residential areas.