Heidelberg City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
District Regulations
§ 112-301 Districts established.
Heidelberg Borough is hereby divided into districts of different types, each type being of such number, shape, kind, and area of such common unity of purpose and adaptability of use that are deemed most suitable to carry out the objectives of this chapter and the Borough's Comprehensive Plan.
§ 112-302 Classification of districts.
For the purpose of this chapter, the Borough of Heidelberg is hereby divided into four zoning districts and two overlays:
R-1 | Class One Residential District |
R-2 | Class Two Residential District |
C | Commercial District |
M | Manufacturing District |
Mixed-Use Overlay | |
East Railroad Street Streetscape Overlay | |
§ 112-303 Zoning Map.
The boundaries of the various zoning districts are hereby established on a map, entitled the "Heidelberg Borough Zoning Map." This map is hereby made a part of this chapter and shall be kept on file at the Borough Office. All amendments to the map shall be identified on the map and shall be certified.
§ 112-304 District boundaries.
The boundaries of the various districts, as shown on the Borough Zoning Map, shall be identified as follows:
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Where the indicated boundaries of the Zoning Map are approximately lot lines, or property lines, said lines shall be construed to be boundaries of such district, unless otherwise indicated.
2.
Where the indicated boundaries on the Zoning Map are approximately public rights-of-way, the centerline of said public rights-of-way shall be construed to be the boundaries.
3.
Where the indicated boundaries are dimensioned on the Zoning Map, said dimensions shall determine the boundaries.
4.
Where the indicated boundaries are not approximately lot or property lines or public rights-of-way, and where said boundaries are not dimensioned, the boundaries shall be determined by scaling on the Zoning Map.
5.
Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Zoning Map, the Zoning Hearing Board shall interpret the district boundaries.
§ 112-305 R-1 Class One Residential District.
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Purpose. The purpose of the Class One Residential District is to accommodate the low-density single-family residences and uses that traditionally support these residences such as parks, recreation, and schools.
§ 112-306 R-2 Class Two Residential District.
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Purpose. The purpose of the Class Two Residential District is to support a variety of residential land uses such as single-family homes as well as low-density, multifamily townhomes and apartments that are consistent with current and future housing demand in the Borough as well as uses that traditionally support these residences.
§ 112-307 C Commercial District.
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Purpose. The Commercial District is intended to accommodate commercial uses commonly found in traditional "Main Street" areas as well as commercial uses that serve the immediate and contiguous communities. The district is also intended to accommodate residential uses that are compatible with traditional commercial development.
§ 112-308 M Manufacturing District.
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Purpose. The Manufacturing District is intended to accommodate industrial and manufacturing land uses. The regulations of the district are also intended to minimize the impacts, including noise, odor, light, and vibration, of these uses.