(A)   Adoption. A map entitled the “Grove City borough Zoning Map” is hereby adopted as part of this chapter. The official Zoning Map shall be kept on file and available for examination at the borough offices.

   (B)   Annexed areas. Any territory hereafter annexed or gained by discovery by the borough will be automatically zoned R-1A Residential District until otherwise classified.

   (C)   District boundaries. District boundaries that are shown between the lines of streets, streams and transportation rights-of-way shall be deemed to follow the centerline. The vacation of streets shall not affect the locations of such district boundaries. When the Zoning Officer cannot definitely determine the location of a district boundary by such centerlines, by the scale of dimensions stated on the Zoning Map or by the fact that it clearly coincides with a property line the Officer shall refuse action. The Zoning Hearing Board, upon appeal, shall interpret the location of the district boundary with reference to the scale of the Zoning Map and the purpose set forth in all relevant provisions of this chapter.

   (D)   Zoning district changes. All approved changes to zoning districts shall be promptly recorded on the Zoning Map by the Zoning Officer.

   (E)   Permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions.

      (1)   The permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions for each district are shown in the following tables of this chapter and are considered principal uses unless clearly noted. Conditional uses may be granted or denied by the Borough Council with the advice of the Planning Commission in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a conditional use, the Borough Council may attach reasonable conditions, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and safeguard the neighborhood. Special exceptions may be granted or denied by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a special exception, the Board may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter and protect the neighborhood. Uses in each category shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions set forth in § 156.146.

      (2)   If the Zoning Officer cannot determine that any proposed use of land is provided for within any district or is not substantially similar to any defined use he or she shall refuse action. The Zoning Officer shall refer the application to the Zoning Hearing Board, which shall have the authority to permit or deny the proposed use. The use may be permitted if it is similar to and compatible with permitted uses in the district and in no way is in conflict with the general purpose and intent of this chapter or any provision permitting the same; provided, that the same shall comply and follow all regulations for such use.

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-301) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 301)

   The purpose of this district is to provide a zoning district in which the dominant use of land will be single-family residential dwellings. Other uses will be permitted only to the extent they do not jeopardize the security of single-family dwelling and residential neighborhoods.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-302) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 302)

   The purpose of this district is to provide a zoning district in which the dominant use of land will be single-family residential dwellings, but lot sizes are smaller and there are more mixed uses than R-1A. Other uses will be permitted only to the extent they support a traditional walkable neighborhood and foster homeowner-ship and housing affordability.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-303) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 303; Ord. 1462, passed 7-15-19)

   The purpose of this district is to provide a zoning district to provide for housing at various densities, and to encourage new construction of multiple-family dwellings in appropriate places to meet the needs of area residents.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-304) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 304; Ord. 1490, passed 4-17-2023)

   The purpose of this district is to provide a zoning district to provide for housing at various densities, and to encourage new construction of multiple-family dwellings in appropriate places to meet the needs of area residents.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-305) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 305; Ord. 1462, passed 7-15-19)

   The purpose of the P-1 Public District is to create a zoning district to preserve and protect the unique and substantial investment made by generations in the Grove City College campus, which creates an atmosphere where learning, scholarship and research may flourish. It is also meant to recognize the unique needs of major areas owned by local government, including the Grove City Area School District. The district is also meant to protect neighboring areas of private residential uses from land use conflicts due to disparities of size and scale of development.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-306) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 306)

   (A)   The purpose of the C-1 Central Commercial District is to create a zoning district to preserve and protect the unique pedestrian oriented downtown, which has historically been a focus of both p   (A)   The purpose of the C-1 Central Commercial District is to create a zoning district to preserve and protect the unique pedestrian oriented downtown, which has historically been a focus of both private and public investments. This district is established in accordance with Article VII-A of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (53 P.S. §§ 10701-A to 10709-A) as a traditional neighborhood development district. Furthermore, pursuant to § 156.146, this district is established as an outright designation for the purposes of urban infill. The borough is utilizing the traditional neighborhood development designation in order for this designated district to meet the Commonwealth goals of:

      (1)   To encourage innovations in residential and nonresidential development and renewal which makes use of a mixed-use form of development so that the growing demand for housing and other development may be met by greater variety in type, design and layout of dwellings and other buildings and structures and by the conservation and more efficient use of open space ancillary to said dwellings and uses;

      (2)   To allow for the development of fully integrated, mixed-use pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods; and

      (3)   To minimize traffic congestion, infrastructure costs and environmental degradation.

   (B)   In this district, new construction of any building or an expansion of an existing building entailing greater than 10% of the existing gross floor area is subject to all design and development standards as contained in the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 156).

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-307) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 307; Ord. 1483, passed 1-17-2022, § 2; Ord. 1500, passed 7-15-2024, § 1)

   The C-2 Commercial District is established to provide a full range of commercial opportunities in areas of the borough with a goal toward establishing commercial cores that meet the needs of both highway and pedestrian access.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-308) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 308)

   The HCLI Highway Commercial District is established to provide for businesses that require significant infrastructure and access to major traffic arterials.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-309) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 309)

   The I Industrial District is established to provide appropriate areas for forms of manufacturing and similar high-intensity uses that can have a higher impact upon surrounding properties.

 

 

(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-310) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 310; Ord. 1462, passed 7-15-19)