Bloomsburg City Zoning Code
PART 2
DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
§ 27-201 Zoning Districts.
[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
For the purposes of this Chapter, the Town of Bloomsburg is hereby divided into districts which shall be designated, as follows:
Table 27-201.1: Zoning District Designations | |
|---|---|
Abbreviation | District Name |
R-C | Residential Conservation |
R-S | Residential Suburban |
R-U | Residential Urban |
C-R | Commercial Residential |
C-W | Commercial Warehouse |
I-P | Industrial Park |
IN | Institutional |
BC | Business Campus |
MX-1 | Mixed Use 1 |
MX-2 | Mixed Use 2 |
MX-3 | Mixed Use 3 |
§ 27-202 Zoning District Purpose Statements.
[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1.
R-C Residential Conservation District. The purpose of the Residential Conservation (R-C) District is to encourage the continued use of the land for agricultural, conservation, open space, and low-density residential development.
2.
R-S Residential Suburban District. The purpose of the Residential Suburban (R-S) District is to:
A.
Provide for the orderly expansion of suburban-type residential development;
B.
Prevent the overcrowding of the land through the application of maximum housing densities;
C.
Provide standards which will encourage the installation of public facilities and the preservation of public open space;
D.
Exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with residential development;
E.
Provide an environment for traditional families comprising related individuals; and
F.
Provide for the public convenience and to avoid undue congestion on the roads.
3.
R-U Residential Urban District. The purpose of the Residential Urban (R-U) District is to:
A.
Encourage the orderly development and preservation of existing built-up residential sections of the community by providing public facilities necessary for the health, welfare and general convenience of the population;
B.
Prevent overcrowding of the land by restricting maximum housing densities;
C.
Preserve public open space;
D.
Limit activities of a commercial nature and exclude activities of an industrial nature and any activities not compatible with the residential environment;
E.
Provide for the public convenience; and
F.
Avoid undue congestion on the roads.
4.
C-R Commercial Residential District. The purpose of the Commercial Residential (C-R) District is to encourage development that provides goods and services in a predominantly residential neighborhood while accommodating the Town's established character. The facilities shall be designed to:
5.
C-W Commercial Warehouse District. The purpose of the Commercial Warehouse (C-W) District is to facilitate the receipt of raw material and the distribution of finished products through the establishment of warehouses, storage areas, loading, and unloading facilities.
6.
I-P Industrial Park District. The purpose of the Industrial Park District is to:
A.
Permit and encourage industrial development and growth;
B.
Constitute a harmonious and appropriate part of the physical development of the Town;
C.
Contribute to a sound economic base of the Town; and
D.
Promote the appropriate development of the district by minimizing air and water pollution, noise, glare, heat, vibration, fire, and safety hazards.
7.
IN Institutional District. The purpose of the Institutional (IN) District is to:
A.
Recognize the significance of higher education institutions within the Town;
B.
Facilitate a consolidated zoning process where permitting and land uses encourage the continued growth and development of existing university and health care facilities; and
C.
Encourage the design and development of these areas as an integrated campus.
8.
BC Business Campus District. The purpose of the Business Campus District is to encourage the development of an area that provides goods and services in a predominantly mixed-use setting accommodating continued operation and redevelopment of business locations and providing for light industrial activities involving generally unobtrusive processes that do not produce significant noise, smoke, odor, dust, vibration, or glare typical of more-intensive industries.
9.
MX-1 Mixed Use 1 District. The purpose of the Mixed Use 1 District is to encourage the orderly development of commercial and residential uses usually associated with a historic main street and central business district.
10.
MX-2 Mixed Use 2 District. The purpose of the Mixed Use 2 District is to provide reasonable standards for the development of commercial uses along major arterial roads and where, due to the character of undeveloped land, the development of such uses is feasible. The standards of this district are designed to:
11.
MX-3 Mixed Use 3 District. The purpose of the Mixed Use 3 District is to:
§ 27-203 Official Zoning Map.
[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1.
The Town is hereby divided into zones, or zoning districts, as shown on the Official Zoning Map which, together with all explanatory matter thereon, is hereby adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this Chapter.
2.
Upon vote of full Town Council, the Official Zoning Map shall be identified by the signature of the Mayor, properly attested and shall bear the Town Seal. No changes of any nature shall be made in the official Zoning Map except in conformance with the procedures set forth in Part 10, Administration and Enforcement.
§ 27-204 Interpretation of Boundaries.
[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
1.
District boundary lines are intended to follow or be parallel to the center line of streets, alleys, streams and railroads and lot or property lines as they exist on a recorded deed or plan of record in the Columbia County Recorder of Deeds Office at the time of the adoption of this Chapter, unless such district boundary lines are fixed by dimensions as shown on the Zoning Map.
2.
Where a district boundary is not fixed by dimensions and where it approximately follows lot lines, and where it does not scale more than 10 feet therefrom, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries unless specifically shown otherwise.
3.
In unsubdivided land or where a district boundary divides a lot, the location of such boundary, unless the same is indicated by dimensions, shall be determined by the use of the scale appearing on the map or by survey by a registered surveyor hired and paid for by the property owner questioning or contesting the boundary location.
4.
In case of any uncertainty, the Zoning Hearing Board shall interpret the intent of the map as to the location of specific district boundaries.
§ 27-205 Zoning Classifications.
§ 27-206 Exemptions.
[Ord. No. 1055, 6/3/2024]
This Chapter shall not apply to any existing or proposed building, or extension thereof, used or to be used by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, as authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.