This chapter shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance
of the Township of Sandyston," adopted May 8, 1975.
The purpose of this chapter is to contribute
to and provide for the recreational developments in the Delaware Valley;
to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the
public; to preserve the present environment, rural in character, insofar
as possible and conserve forest cover and streams; to provide for
an orderly development of service zones; to implement the design of
a residential community dedicated to the preservation of open space
with population densities in harmony with the geology and water resources
of the Flatbrook Watershed. In execution of such purpose, this chapter
regulates and restricts the height, number of stories and sizes of
buildings and other structures; regulates and restricts the percentage
of lot that may be occupied, the sizes of yards and other open spaces
and the location and use and extent of use of buildings and structures
for trade, industry, residence or other purposes.