Hatboro City Zoning Code
PART 1
GENERAL
§ 27-101 Short Title.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 100]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Borough of Hatboro Zoning Ordinance of 1985."
§ 27-102 Effective Date.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 101]
The effective date of this chapter shall be 10 days after the adoption of this chapter as required by law, and the use of all land and every building or structure or portion of a building or structure erected, altered with respect to height and area, added to, or relocated and every use within a building or structure or use accessory thereto, in any district, shall be in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
§ 27-103 Declaration of Legislative Intent.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 102]
This chapter is enacted for the purpose, inter alia, of lessening congestion on the roads and streets, securing safety from fire, panic, and other dangers; promoting health and the general welfare; providing adequate light and air; preventing the overcrowding of land; preventing undue concentration of population; facilitating the adequate provision for transportation, water, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, schools, parks, and other public services and facilities; and promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Borough of Hatboro, County of Montgomery, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
§ 27-104 Interpretation.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 103]
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, such provisions shall be interpreted and applied to require the minimum requirements needed to promote the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions than those of any statute, other ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall be controlling. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance, or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, other ordinance, or regulations shall be controlling.
§ 27-105 Statement of Community Development Objectives.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 104]
1.
The Borough of Hatboro, which has an adopted Comprehensive Plan prepared in 1972 and adopted on May 14, 1973, to guide the orderly growth and development of the Borough, intends this chapter to implement the following community development objectives which have been approved by the Planning Commission and the Borough Council of the Borough of Hatboro:
A.
To preserve Hatboro as a pleasant residential area with a varied and balanced housing supply.
(1)
Maintain existing good housing stock and maintain the necessary facilities (streets, community facilities, utilities) which are part of a good housing environment.
(2)
Eliminate existing land use conflicts and avoid future inconsistencies.
(3)
Maintain the present balance and variety of housing types-single-family, apartments, duplexes, and townhouses.
(4)
Upgrade any deteriorating housing areas.
B.
To preserve and strengthen Hatboro as a vital commercial center.
(1)
Continue to concentrate businesses in the existing downtown area and avoid dispersion of commercial activities.
(2)
Provide adequate support facilities for the business district; parking areas, street system, utilities, and public services.
(3)
Promote use of the central business district by improving its competitive position in the area: advertising, good design, and appearance, safe and efficient pedestrian movement system and a wide variety of retail and service establishments.
C.
To provide the facilities and amenities of life to meet the requirements of the Borough's residents.
D.
To provide for the efficient and safe circulation of people, vehicles, and goods within and without the Borough.
E.
To continue to provide good service and support facilities for the Borough's nonresidential activities, including transportation, utility, and governmental services for commercial and industrial areas.
F.
To insure that any new development in the Borough contributes to the amenities of the Borough.
(1)
Encourage attractive appearance and good design.
(2)
Require that adequate supporting facilities, such as parking areas, be provided.
(3)
Insure compatibility, with surrounding land uses and with prevailing physical features.
(4)
Insure that new development does not harm environmentally valuable areas of the Borough.
G.
To maintain and protect the environmental and historic resources of the Borough, including historic buildings and structures, wooded areas, stream valleys, and air and water quality.
H.
To relate implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to the financial capabilities of the Borough and to schedule community changes and improvements on the basis of need.
§ 27-106 Conflict.
[Ord. 761, 8/26/1985, § 105]
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 in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter; provided, that where this chapter imposes greater restrictions upon the use buildings or structures, or land, or upon the height or bulk of buildings or structures, or prescribes larger open spaces than are required by the provisions of such ordinance, enactment, rule, regulations, or permit, then the provisions of this chapter shall control.