A.
Establishment of zones. The Borough is divided into
zones enumerated below and shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map of
Jefferson Borough," which map is part of this chapter.[1]
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RT — Residential Town (§ 198-13)
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RO — Residential Outlying (§ 198-14)
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VC — Village Center (§ 198-15)
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I — Industrial (§ 198-16)
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H — Historic Overlay (§ 198-17)
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[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in
the Borough office.
B.
Boundaries of zones. Where uncertainty exists as to
the boundaries of the zones as shown on the Zoning Map, the following
rules shall apply:
(1)
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the
center lines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to
follow such center lines.
(2)
Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted
lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
(3)
Boundaries indicated as approximately following municipality
limits shall be construed as following municipality limits.
(4)
Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall
be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
(5)
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the
center lines of streams, rivers or other bodies of water shall be
construed to follow such center lines.
C.
Lots split by boundaries of zones. If a lot is split
by a zoning boundary, the minimum lot area and lot width for the zone
in which the principal building, structure or use is to be located
shall be applicable to the entire lot.
A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letter "P" are permitted by right. Uses designated by the letters "SE" are permitted only by special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, and uses designated by the letters "CU" are conditional uses granted only by the Board of Supervisors. Additionally, all permitted uses are governed by the regulations contained in Articles IV and VI of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Summary of Uses Permitted
by Right, Special Exception and/or Conditional Use Table is located
at the end of this chapter.
Any use not specifically allowed elsewhere in
this chapter shall be allowed by special exception in the zone or
zones where, and to the extent that, similar uses are permitted or
allowed by special exception, provided that said use meets the requirements
for a special exception and does not constitute a public or private
nuisance.
Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in conjunction with the principal uses permitted by this chapter and shall be further subject to the requirements for accessory uses, buildings and structures as set forth in § 198-18.
In no case is a use permitted which by reason
of noise, dust, odor, appearance, or other objectionable factor creates
a nuisance, hazard, or other substantial adverse effect upon the reasonable
enjoyment of the surrounding property.
Dimensional criteria and requirements are set
forth in the table located at the end of this chapter.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Residential Town Zone
is to improve and maintain the character of the established residential
areas within the Borough; to provide for the public health and to
prevent the overcrowding of land through the application of maximum
housing densities; and to exclude any activities not compatible with
residential development.
B.
Use regulations. No building or structure may be erected
or used and no land may be used or occupied except for uses indicated
in the table located at the end of this chapter as either permitted
or allowed by special exception in this zone.
C.
Dimensional criteria and requirements are set forth
in the table located at the end of this chapter.
D.
Required utilities. Each principal use shall be provided
with Borough water service if it is determined by the Borough Engineer
that water capacity is available and that it is feasible to have the
service extended to serve the principal use.
A.
Purpose. The primary purpose of the Residential Outlying
Zone is to provide for an orderly expansion of suburban type residential
development in areas which are or can be feasibly supplied with public
facilities and services; to provide for a variety of housing types;
to provide for the public health and prevent the overcrowding of land
through the application of maximum housing densities; and due to development
constraints such as topography, slope and other natural features,
exclude any activities not compatible with suburban type residential
development.
B.
Use regulations. No building or structure may be erected
or used and no land may be used or occupied except for uses indicated
in the table located at the end of this chapter as either permitted
or allowed by special exception in this zone.
C.
Dimensional criteria and requirements are set forth
in the table located at the end of this chapter.
D.
Required utilities. Each principal use shall be provided
with Borough water service if it is determined by the Borough Engineer
that water capacity is available and that it is feasible to have the
service extended to serve the principal use.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Village Center Zone is
to provide reasonable standards for the orderly expansion of commercial
uses together with higher density residential uses where a nucleus
of such uses already exists, and where, due to the character of the
area such uses are appropriate and compatible serving the local area.
The standards of this zone are designed to minimize traffic congestion
on the streets, provide for the public conveniences and otherwise
fulfill the purposes and objectives of this chapter.
B.
Use regulations. No building or structure may be erected
or used and no land may be used or occupied except for uses indicated
in the table located at the end of this chapter as either permitted
or allowed by special exception in this zone.
C.
Dimensional criteria and requirements are set forth
in the table located at the end of this chapter.
D.
Required utilities. Each principal use shall be provided
with Borough water service if it is determined by the Borough Engineer
that water capacity is available and that it is feasible to have the
service extended to serve the principal use.
E.
Two or more independent uses permitted in this zone
may be established within a single principal building, provided that
the regulations established in this chapter for each individual use
are satisfied, e.g., parking, special exception provisions. The principal
building itself, however, shall be considered as a unit for purposes
of lot area, lot width and setback requirements; such provisions shall
not be cumulative for the individual uses established.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Industrial Zone is to
permit and encourage industrial development that will be so located
and designed as to constitute a harmonious and appropriate development,
contribute to the soundness of the economic base of the Borough and
otherwise further the purposes of this chapter. In promoting these
and the general purposes of this chapter, the specific intent of this
zone is:
(1)
To encourage the development of and continued use
of land for industrial purposes.
(2)
To prohibit any use which would substantially interfere
with the development, continuation or expansion of industrial uses
in the zone.
(3)
To establish reasonable standards for buildings and
other structures, the areas and dimensions of yards and other open
spaces, and the provision of facilities and operation of industries
to minimize air pollution, noise, glare, heat, vibration and fire
and safety hazards.
B.
Use regulations. No building or structure may be erected
or used and no land may be used or occupied except for uses indicated
in the table located at the end of this chapter as either permitted
or allowed by special exception in this zone.
C.
Dimensional criteria and requirements are set forth
in the table located at the end of this chapter.
D.
Required utilities. Each principal use shall be provided
with Borough water service if it is determined by the Borough Engineer
that water capacity is available and that it is feasible to have the
service extended to serve the principal use.
E.
Performance standards for industrial activities. Industrial
activities shall not:
(1)
Cause vibration, dust, smoke, fumes, gas or offensive
odors to be disseminated beyond the boundaries of the lot.
(2)
Cause noise exceeding that of street traffic at the
front lot line.
(3)
Cause glare observable from beyond the boundaries
of the lot.
(4)
Constitute an unusual fire or explosion hazard.
F.
Two or more independent uses permitted in this zone
may be established within a single principal building, provided that
the regulations established in this chapter for each individual use
are satisfied, e.g., parking, special exception provisions. The principal
building itself, however, shall be considered as a unit for purposes
of lot area, lot width and setback requirements; such provisions shall
not be cumulative for the individual uses established.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Historic Overlay Zone
is to encourage the preservation of locally important architectural,
historical, archeological, and/or cultural elements of the man-made
landscape as a living part of the community. In promoting this and
the general purpose of this chapter, the specific intent of this zone
is:
B.
Abrogation and greater restrictions. This section
is intended to create an Historic Overlay Zone. Within this zone all
applications for building permits for either the purpose of alteration
or demolition will be directed to the Jefferson Historic District
Commission for review and comment, as to the effect of the proposed
action on the historic-architectural character of the zone prior to
the issuance of a building permit. Notwithstanding, all of the regulations
of the underlying zone shall remain in full force and effect.
C.
Permitted uses. In the Historic Overlay Zone, the
development and/or use of any land will be permitted, provided that
the development or uses adhere to all the requirements of the underlying
zone.
D.
Approval by the Zoning Officer.
(1)
In addition to meeting the normal requirements for
obtaining a building permit, all applications for alteration and/or
demolition of a building or structure designated as having "significant"
or "contributing" historic architectural features, according to a
survey conducted by Historic York, Inc., in 1981 (which is on file
in the Borough office and its content is incorporated here by reference),
shall be forwarded to the Jefferson Historic District Commission so
that a meeting between the Commission and the applicant can be arranged.
The meeting will deal with (a) building harmony, which is the relationship
between the proposed alteration and the texture, size and material
of the present structure or building, and (b) structural effect, which
is the architectural historic character of the property. The recommendations
of the Jefferson Historic District Commission shall be advisory only
and not mandatory.[1]
(2)
After notification that the above meeting has occurred,
or after a period not to exceed 15 days after the application has
been forwarded by the Zoning Office to the Jefferson Historic District
Commission, whichever comes first, the Zoning Officer may proceed
in a manner similar to the rules in effect in the underlying zone
to issue the permit.
