Morrisville City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Short Title; Purpose; Interpretation
§ 465-1 Title.
An ordinance regulating and restricting the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures; their construction, alteration, extension, repair, maintenance and all facilities and services in or about such buildings and structures; the percentage of lot area that may be occupied; the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the establishment and maintenance of building lines and setback requirements on public roads or highways; the provision of parking facilities; the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes creating districts and boundaries thereof; defining certain terms used herein; and providing for the administration, enforcement, and amendment of this ordinance in accordance with provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.
§ 465-2 Short title.
[Amended 6-8-1993 by Ord. No. 864]
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Borough of Morrisville Zoning Ordinance."
§ 465-3 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is the promotion of the public health, safety, morals, and the general welfare by:
A.
Encouraging the most appropriate use of land.
B.
Preventing the overcrowding of land.
C.
Conserving the value of land and buildings.
D.
Lessening congestion in the roads and streets.
E.
Avoiding undue congestion of population.
F.
Providing for adequate light and air.
G.
Securing safety from fire, panic, flood damage, and other dangers.
H.
Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public facilities.
I.
Giving reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the district and its suitability for particular uses.
J.
Giving effect to the policies and proposals of the Comprehensive Plan for Morrisville Borough of current adoption.
K.
Preventing actions which would impair the value and reasonable use of any other lot.
§ 465-4 Interpretation.
A.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of 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, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
B.
Nothing contained in this chapter shall be interpreted or construed to permit discrimination against any person who suffers from a "handicap" as that term is defined in Section 3602(h) of the Fair Housing Act [42 U.S.C. § 3602(h)] and is protected as such from discrimination under the provisions of Section 3604(f) thereof [42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)], and the Zoning Officer is hereby authorized to make reasonable accommodations in the interpretation, application, and enforcement of this provision of this chapter and any rules, policies, practices or services implemented in conjunction therewith when such accommodation may be necessary to afford such person equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling.
[Added 11-19-2012 by Ord. No. 994]