Downingtown City Zoning Code

Promote the character of Downingtown as a traditional town with traditional neighborhoods. This character is one where the streetscape quality of a walkable downtown, and walkable neighborhoods, adds charm and reinforces the historic sense of community.

Provide additional regulations to the underlying zoning districts in accordance with Section 605 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[1] whereby "places having unique historical, architectural or patriotic interest or value" may be given an additional classification within any zoning district.

Conform to the Central Business District Revitalization Plan of the Borough of Downingtown, dated April 21, 1999.

The Central Business Revitalization Overlay District shall be as shown on the Overlay District Map dated May 20, 1999, which is attached hereto. The Overlay District shall be a supplement to the Zoning Map, as provided for in § 287-8B.

In addition, historic resources shall be protected within the area shown on the Historic Resources Overlay District Map, dated August 16, 1999, which is attached hereto.[1] This Overlay District shall be a supplement to the Zoning Map, as provided for in § 287-8B.

The design standards for the Central Business Revitalization Overlay District shall be in accordance with Article VI, § 256-56.1, of Chapter 256, Subdivision of Land, from the Code of the Borough of Downingtown.

The design standards for historic resources shall also be in accordance with § 287-101.3.