East Greenville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 95-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "East Greenville Zoning Ordinance of 2022" and shall become effective upon enactment.
§ 95-2 Declaration of legislative intent.
This chapter is enacted in accordance with Article VI of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended,[1] and is intended to serve the following purposes:
A.
To promote, protect and facilitate any or all of the following purposes:
(1)
The public health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the community.
(2)
Coordinated and practical community development and proper density of population.
(3)
Emergency management preparedness and operations and police protection.
(4)
Provision of adequate light and air and access to incident solar energy.
(5)
Provision of vehicle parking and loading space, transportation, schools, recreational facilities and public grounds.
(6)
Provision of safe, reliable and adequate water supply for domestic, commercial, agricultural and industrial use and other public requirements and for the safe, reliable disposal of sewage.
(7)
Preservation of the natural, scenic and historical values in the environment and the preservation of wooded areas, wetlands, aquifers, floodplains and other natural resources.
C.
To provide for the use of land for residential housing of various dwelling types encompassing all basic forms of housing, including single-family and two-family dwellings, mobile homes and mobile home parks and a reasonable range of multifamily dwellings in various arrangements.
D.
To accommodate reasonable overall community growth, including opportunities for development of a variety of residential dwelling types along with appropriate nonresidential uses.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10601 et seq.
§ 95-3 Statement of community development objectives.
The Borough of East Greenville, which has an adopted Comprehensive Plan to guide the orderly growth and the Borough's development of the Borough, intends this chapter to implement the following community development objectives which have been adopted by the Borough Council of East Greenville in accordance with Section 606 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code:[1]
A.
Intergovernmental cooperation and implementation. The general goal is to plan for and ensure the maximum future development of the Borough of East Greenville by coordinating the planning of public and private enterprises of the Borough with the plans and enterprises of the surrounding areas and region. Public involvement is a fundamental aim. Planning shall continue to be directed at improving community facilities and services, particularly where public opinion indicates the need is greatest. In order to implement planned improvements, diversified land use, intermunicipal cooperation and the consolidation of operating agencies are being promoted. The guiding principle continues to be to assure maximum community benefits consistent with local traditions, the enlargement of goals and objectives for both public and private enterprise and appropriate enhancement of human values.
B.
Growth. The Borough is a developed community with an established character that should be preserved. All future growth, whether by infilling of remaining vacant land or by redevelopment, should occur in an orderly and controlled manner that is consistent with the scale and character of the Borough and which protects the social and economic stability of each area.
C.
Land use. East Greenville Borough has a wide variety of land uses, including a strong residential character. The Borough should preserve and protect the character, stability and value of land and buildings.
D.
Housing. The Borough has a diverse housing mix, with many types and densities and appearances. The integrity of established residential neighborhoods should be protected. Infill housing should complement the existing neighborhoods. New development should provide adequate off-street parking, recreation facilities and open space.
E.
Commerce. Future commercial development should respect surrounding residential neighborhoods. In the Borough, small-scale commercial activities should mix with residences in certain areas such as Main Street. Larger-scale, auto-oriented uses should generally be restricted to the shopping center, and their deleterious effects (such as traffic and noise) should be limited.
F.
Industry. The existing industry in the Borough should be adequately regulated so that it may remain and its noise, odors or other unwanted features can be minimized.
G.
Institutions. The many institutions in the Borough are part of the community and should be encouraged to remain and yet be respectful to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
H.
Transportation. The Borough should strive for the best possible relationship between land use and transportation. The public thoroughfares of the Borough should be safe and efficient for all vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists.
I.
Community facilities and services. It is desirable to maintain or to expand and improve the present level of community services. The Borough should have appropriate open space, recreational facilities, opportunities for education and enrichment and health and safety services. These regulations should aid in providing a guide for public policy and action in the efficient provision of public facilities and services and in the provision of safe and proper sanitary sewage disposal and for private enterprise in building development, investment and other economic activity relating to land use.
J.
Environment. Borough regulations should maintain a high standard of air and water quality and protect the natural resources, including stream valleys and floodplains. The appearance of the Borough should be improved through appropriate sign regulation, landscaping and design controls.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10606.
§ 95-4 Conflict.
It is not intended for this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or interfere with any existing ordinance or enactment or with any rule, regulations or permit adopted or issued thereunder, except insofar as the same may be inconsistent or in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter, provided that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the use of buildings or land or upon the height and bulk of buildings or prescribes larger open spaces than are required by the provision of such ordinance, enactment, rule, regulations or permits, then the provisions of this chapter shall control.
§ 95-5 Validity.
Should any section of this chapter be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole or any other part thereof.
§ 95-6 Repealer.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with this chapter are hereby repealed.
§ 95-7 Interpretation.
A.
The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted, ministered and applied in such a manner as will facilitate attainment of said objectives and all others permitted by law.
B.
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to permit the construction or use of any building or facility within the limits of the Borough of East Greenville contrary to restrictions or prohibitions contained in any existing ordinances or regulations or those which may hereafter be enacted.