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Centre Hall City Zoning Code

PART 5

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

§ 27-501 Residential-Office District (RO).

[Ord. 8/12/1993, Art. V, § 1; as amended by Ord. 123, 12/12/1996, § 6; and by Ord. 142, 8/12/2004, § 3]
1. 
Intent. It is the intent of the Residential-Office District to promote the following:
A. 
To permit a harmonious mixture of housing, commercial offices and community facilities.
B. 
To provide a transition from residential neighborhoods to commercial areas.
C. 
To meet minimum standards of health and safety by protecting against hazards and nuisances.
2. 
District Regulations. Only the uses listed below shall be permitted in the Residential-Office District. All uses must conform to the lot, yard setback and maximum height regulations stipulated herein, as well as other appropriate requirements of this Chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The table containing the Criteria and Standards for the Residential-Office District (RO) is included at the end of this Chapter.

§ 27-502 Village Commercial District (VC).

[Ord. 8/12/1993, Art. V, § 2; as amended by Ord. 142, 8/12/2004, § 4]
1. 
Intent. It is the intent of the Village Commercial District to promote the following:
A. 
To perpetuate the distinctive character and identity of older neighborhoods (1) by keeping buildings at or near the street line, (2) by placing parking areas generally to the rear or sides of buildings, (3) by maintaining and replacing shade trees and (4) by emphasizing pedestrian movements.
B. 
To permit a harmonious mixture of housing and selected service and community activities and generally including retail and other commercial activities not typical of the Village Residential District.
C. 
To encourage selective reuse of buildings outgrowing the purpose of their original construction.
D. 
To protect residential areas from changes and intrusions which may cause deterioration.
E. 
To meet minimum standards of health and safety.
F. 
To provide for adequate daylight and ventilation.
G. 
To provide for the public convenience and avoid congestion.
2. 
District Regulations. Only the uses listed below shall be permitted in the Village Commercial District. All uses must conform to the lot, yard setback and maximum height regulations stipulated herein, as well as other appropriate requirements of this Chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The table containing the Criteria and Standards for the Village Commercial District (VC) is included at the end of this Chapter.