[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 200]
For the purpose of implementing the objectives of this chapter,
Hughesville Borough is hereby divided into the following zoning districts:
R-1
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Low Density Residential District
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R-2
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Moderate Density Residential District
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R-3
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High Density Residential District
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C-1
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Neighborhood Commercial District
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C-2
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Central Business District
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I
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Industrial District
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O
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Open Space District
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FP
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100-Year Floodplain District (Overlying District)
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[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 201]
1. R-1
Low Density Residential District. It is the intent of this district
to provide an area within the Borough where quiet, low density, single
family residential neighborhoods can be situated. Areas set aside
for this zone include sections of the community where this type of
development already exists and areas where further growth of this
type could be located without creating conflicts with other noncompatible
land uses. The minimum dimensional standards for this district promote
a safe, family home environment and are designed to preserve an important
life style choice for all Borough residents.
2. R-2
Moderate Density Residential District. This district is intended for
application to areas within the Borough where moderate density residential
development already exists (in the form of duplex or double homes,
conversion apartments, or other multifamily housing structures) or
where additional development of this type could be satisfactorily
be located. The regulations and uses permitted in this zone primarily
encourage residential activities, but also provide for some compatible
nonresidential uses, such as professional offices, day care centers,
schools, etc. Densities vary throughout the district, but the standards
established for the zone are intended to ensure that adequate room
is reserved or provided to accommodate the parking and open space
needs of each use.
3. R-3
High Density Residential District. The purpose of this district is
to set aside an area of the Borough where moderate to high density
residential development can be located without creating conflicts
with adjacent uses. A mixture of single family dwellings and multifamily
apartment units are provided for, as are accessory public or semipublic
uses. Other nonresidential uses are discouraged however in order to
maximize the space for residential purposes. The area designated for
this zone is one of the last sizeable, undeveloped tracts of land
in the Borough.
4. C-1
Neighborhood Commercial District. The intent of this district is to
provide area for the orderly development of primarily small-scale
personal service businesses and professional office uses in proximity
to the community's Central Business District and other neighborhood
centers; that is, to establish a transition zone between residential
areas of the community and the more intense "down-town" commercial
areas. Such areas also provide for a variety of residential structures
and related social, civic and religious uses. The regulations for
the zone are designed to discourage large commercial operations and
the creation of traffic congestion along Borough streets. Adequate
off-street parking and loading areas must therefore be provided to
assure maintenance of the area's overall character.
5. C-2
Central Business District. This district provides an area within the
community which is expressly intended for the location of commercial
establishments, retail sales businesses, financial operations and
cultural activities. The intent of the regulations for this district
is to protect the integrity of the Borough's present business district
along Main Street for the performance of these primary functions.
To this end, uses which would interfere with this purpose are discouraged.
A standardized theme/exterior storefront decor has even been suggested
to better preserve the small town character of this segment of the
community.
6. I
Industrial District. The purpose of this district is to identify certain
areas of the Borough for general or light industrial, manufacturing
and/or warehousing purposes. The regulations governing this zone prohibit
any new use which would substantially interfere with this purpose.
Areas identified for industrial use were chosen in an attempt to maximize
existing facilities, public utilities and services, and to minimize
any negative effects which might be caused by such operations. Requirements
are included to insure that adequate buffer yards, planting strips
or screenings are provided between the uses in this zone and other
adjoining activities.
7. O
Open Space District. This district is intended to recognize existing
public and privately owned recreation areas, i.e. Bodine Park and
the Lycoming County Fair Grounds, as valuable open space resources.
Uses permitted in the district are primarily recreational in nature,
but also include a few compatible nonrecreational activities, i.e.,
warehousing or storage facilities and nurseries or green-houses.
8. FP
100-Year Floodplain District (Overlying District). It is the intent
of this district to prevent the loss of property and life; the creation
of health and safety hazards; the disruption of commercial and government
services; and the extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of public
funds for flood protection and relief. To accomplish these objectives,
permitted uses located in identified floodplain areas must be floodproofed
against flood damage (see Part 6). In these floodplain areas, development
and/or the use of land shall be permitted in accordance with the regulations
of the underlying district, provided that all such uses, activities,
and/or development shall be undertaken in accordance with the floodproofing
and related requirements of this and all other codes and ordinances
in effect in Hughesville Borough.
[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 202]
1. The
locations and boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby established
as shown on the Official Zoning Map, which is made a part of this
chapter together with all future notations, references and amendments.
2. No
change of any nature shall be made to the Official Zoning Map, except
in conformance with the procedures set forth in § 1101 of
this chapter. The final authority as to the current status of zoning
districts shall be the Official Zoning Map. Any changes made to the
zoning districts shall be made on the Official Zoning Map promptly
after the amendment has been approved by the Borough Council, and
shall bear the date of the amendment and the signatures of the Council
President and Borough Secretary.
[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 203]
1. Designation
of District Boundaries. The district boundary lines, except for the
floodplain districts, are intended to generally follow the center
lines of streets, highways, railroad rights-of-way, existing lot lines,
Borough boundary lines, or streams or may be designated as shown on
the Official Zoning Map by a specific dimension from a road center
line or other boundary as indicated.
2. Determination
of District Boundary Locations. Where uncertainty exists with respect
to the actual location of a district boundary line in a particular
instance, the Zoning Officer shall request the Zoning Hearing Board
to render its interpretation with respect thereto. Provided, however,
no boundary shall be changed by the Zoning Hearing Board. If the true
location of the boundary cannot be determined by interpretation of
the Zoning Hearing Board, a request for corrective action shall be
filed with the Borough Council.
3. Severed
Lots. Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single
ownership at the time of passage of this chapter or amendment thereto,
the Zoning Hearing Board may permit the extension of the regulations
for either zone into the remaining portion of the lot for a distance
not to exceed 50 feet beyond the district line, provided they find
that such extension is consistent with the purposes of this chapter.
[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 204]
The delineation of any boundary of the Floodplain District may
be revised by the Borough Council in accordance with the amendment
procedure outlined in § 1101 of this chapter where natural
or man-made changes have occurred and more detailed studies have been
conducted by a qualified agency or individual, such as the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. No change in any floodplain boundary shall be
made unless the Borough has sought and obtained approval for said
change as per federal flood insurance regulations.