The regulations set forth by this Chapter are to be considered the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. The regulations shall apply uniformly to each class of uses and structure within each district except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.

(Ord. 4-81, 12/28/1981, §210)

No structure or land shall be used or occupied and no structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or altered after the effective date of this Chapter except in conformity with the intent and regulations specified in this Chapter for the district in which it is located. This provision shall not apply to nonconformities as provided in §27-1005 or where a variance is warranted as provided for in §27-1109.

1. No yard or lot existing at the effective date of this Chapter shall be reduced in dimensions or area below the minimum applicable requirements specified in this Chapter.
2. Yards or lots created on or after the effective date of this Chapter shall meet or exceed the minimum applicable requirements specified in this Chapter.
3. No more than one principal use shall be permitted on a lot unless specifically permitted by this Chapter. [Ord. 2-88]
4. Wherever Federal, State or County owned property is included in one or more zoning districts, it shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter only insofar as is permitted by the Constitution and Laws of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the case of municipally owned property, the provisions of this Chapter do not apply. [Ord. 2010-1]

(Ord. 4-81, 12/28/1981, §220; as amended by Ord. 2-88, 8/5/1988, §1; and by Ord. 2010-1, 4/8/2010)