The Zoning Map, which shows graphically the edges of all the zoning districts and identifies each by name, is an integral part of this chapter. Copies may be bound into this Code book or may be obtained separately from the Borough office.[1] Such copies may not represent the current status of all zoning boundaries or districts.

The Official Zoning Map shall be kept in the Borough office and shall be updated by the Secretary immediately after any amendment affecting zoning boundaries or districts has been adopted by vote of Borough Council in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The Official Zoning Map shall supersede any copies of the Zoning Map when disputes arise over boundaries or districts.

The Official Zoning Map shall bear the signatures of the President of Borough Council and Secretary of the Borough, as well as the date of adoption and ordinance number.

The Zoning Map shall be amended only by official action of Borough Council at an advertised meeting, after public hearing. Any revisions to the map not following Council action shall be a violation of this chapter and a civil offense.

The Zoning Map shows district boundaries as accurately as possible considering the Map's scale. Boundaries that appear to follow roads, streams, railroads or property lines shall be construed to follow the center lines of such features or be coterminous with a property line. Where zone districts boundaries are dimensioned by reference to a road, stream, railroad or property line, they shall be construed as dimensioned from the feature center line or property line.

Where disputes arise over the exact location of a zoning boundary, the Zoning Officer shall make the initial determination, using the rules outlined above and a field visit to the location in question. If either or both parties to the dispute disagree with the Zoning Officer's ruling, it may be appealed to the Zoning Hearing Board.

The regulations governing development in a zone district shall apply uniformly to every proposed development in that zone district.

No building, structure or land area shall, after the adoption of this chapter, be erected, used or altered unless in conformance with the regulations of the zone district containing the property to be developed unless a variance has been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board allowing specific modifications of the regulations for the proposed development.

No yard or lot area shall be reduced in size or dimension so as to be less than the minimums prescribed for the zone district where such yard or lot is located. No yard or lot area or off-street parking space required by one building, structure or land use shall be claimed by another building, structure or land use.

Within each zone district lands, buildings, and structures shall be used and buildings and structures shall be erected, altered or enlarged only for any of the uses permitted by right in the particular zone district in which such buildings, structures, and lands are located. The Zoning Hearing Board may approve, after public hearing, any of the special exceptions within the zone districts where they are listed, for specific sites in accordance with the requirements of this chapter (see § 460-50C).

When a use that is not specifically listed in any zone district is proposed for a particular location, the developer may either:

Zoning of land annexed by the Borough.

Districts.

The R-1 District is intended to be the most protected residential district in the Borough, where traditional family-oriented values can flourish and where only single-family detached dwellings are permitted for housing. This is the largest zone district in the Borough, including the peripheral areas around the edges and surrounding the core, removed from traffic, business, and institutional interference. Larger lots and well-maintained properties characterize this district.

The R-2 District is intended to be the location for one- and two-family homes with supporting community facilities and services in a setting that fosters traditional family values. This zone is convenient to transportation routes, shopping, services and institutions and allows a greater density of families than R-1. Dwellings are generally older and more modest with less open space on the lot than in R-1.

The R-3 District is intended as a high-density residential district with all types of housing provided for, along with a full range of community facilities and services. While traditional family values are supported in this district, unrelated individual and nontraditional occupancy of dwelling units is equally encouraged. Downtown shopping and public and religious institutions are within walking distance and major traffic arteries abut or are within a block of the R-3 zoned areas. A mix of housing types, greater lot coverage, and more traffic and parking congestion mark this district.

The U-1 District is intended as a support zone for the University community, by providing land principally for housing but also for retail outlets and service businesses adjacent to the campus; and by encouraging containment of university-generated activity to the immediate vicinity of the campus. All types of housing are permitted with emphasis on mixed residential/commercial development/student housing above ground level shops. A broad array of retail, service and institutional uses aimed at the University community are permitted. Major streets serve this district which is characterized by student apartments, shops, restaurants, services and parking.

The P-1 Public District is intended to include publicly owned land. Except for the contiguous property owned by Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the areas in this zone district are scattered and represent the current location of publicly owned land. In addition to the University, the courthouse, Borough Building, jail, Borough maintenance yard, three public school properties, three public parks and recreation grounds, and the post office are located in the P-1 District.

The C-1 District is intended to accommodate retail sales and services in a compact grouping promoting comparison and window shopping on foot. Parking is provided curbside or in group parking facilities that do not interrupt the tight grouping along the street. The area is characterized by broad sidewalks, some vehicular and pedestrian congestion at times, and with nearly all sales activity occurring indoors. Properties are usually narrow along the street with considerable depth, and little if any open space on the lot, particularly along the sides of the buildings. Many buildings have three or more floors, with the upper floors used for business offices, apartments or storage, or are vacant.

The C-2 District is intended to provide a setting for a broad range of business uses from retail and wholesale sales, light manufacturing and assembly, to distribution and warehousing. The district is auto oriented and the buildings typically one story. Parking lots, truck maneuvering space and outdoor display and storage of merchandise are accepted. The properties are larger than in C-1 with much more open space on each lot, often paved for parking or display. Properties are developed individually without much relationship to neighbors. Very little pedestrian traffic occurs between properties.

The M-1 District is intended to accommodate manufacturing, fabricating, transportation and other nonretail businesses on land adjacent to other such businesses, screened by landscaping to protect nearby residential development, and subject to control of nuisance infringements that might affect adjacent neighborhoods.

The MU-1 District is intended to promote development supporting the university and public community; providing a mixed-use of residential housing and neighborhood commercial and retail services. A broad array of commercial and institutional uses are permitted. Parcels facing residential districts will be developed as a transition property and shall take on the characteristics of the adjacent district. Major corridors serve this district which is characterized by student housing, shops, restaurants and services.