This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of East Donegal Township."

(Code 1993, ch. 27, § 101; Ord. No. 2001-1, § 101, 2-27-2001)

The provisions of this chapter are designed:

(1)

To promote, protect and facilitate any or all of the following: the public health, safety, morals and the general welfare; coordinated and practical community development and proper density of population; emergency management preparedness and operations; airports and national defense facilities; the provisions of adequate light and air; police protection; vehicle parking and loading space; transportation; water; sewerage; schools; recreational facilities; public grounds; the provision of a safe; reliable and adequate water supply for domestic, commercial, agricultural or industrial use and other public requirements; as well as preservation of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment and preservation of forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains.

(2)

To prevent one or more of the following: overcrowding of land, blight, danger and congestion in travel and transportation, loss of health, life or property from fire, flood, panic or other dangers.

(3)

To preserve prime agriculture and farmland considering topography, soil type and classification, and present use.

(4)

To provide for the use of land within the municipality for residential housing of various dwelling types encompassing all basic forms of housing.

(5)

To accommodate reasonable overall community growth, including population and employment growth, and opportunities for development of a variety of residential dwelling types and nonresidential uses.

(Code 1993, ch. 27, § 102; Ord. No. 2001-1, § 102, 2-27-2001)

This chapter was developed in accordance with the community planning goals as set forth in the adopted comprehensive plan of the Township. Consideration has been given to the character of the Township and its various parts, together with the suitability of these various parts for particular uses and structures.

(Code 1993, ch. 27, § 103; Ord. No. 2001-1, § 103, 2-27-2001)

This chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate, annul, supersede or cancel any easements, covenants, restrictions or reservations contained in deeds or other agreements, but if this chapter imposes more stringent restrictions upon the use of buildings and land than are contained in the deeds or agreements, the provisions of this chapter would control.

(Code 1993, ch. 27, § 104; Ord. No. 2001-1, § 104, 2-27-2001)