Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding with the center lines of roads, creeks, streams or railroad rights-of-way, such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries. Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to center lines of roads, creeks, streams or railroad rights-of-way, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated by scale or dimension on the Zoning District Map.

Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said boundaries; or where district boundaries are extensions of lot lines or connect the intersections of lot lines, such lines shall be said district boundaries.

Where district boundaries divide a lot, the location of such boundaries shall be determined by use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map unless the boundaries are indicated by dimensions.

In case any further uncertainty exists, the Zoning Hearing Board shall interpret the intent of the map as to location of district boundaries.

OSM Open Space Management. The purpose of the OSM District is to regulate areas which are publicly owned including, but not limited to, public open space, such as state game lands, state parks and canal areas.

RP Resource Protection. The purpose of the RP District is to allow for low-intensity residential uses and agricultural uses in areas of the Township where the natural features, such as water supply potential, sewage disposal capability, water quality, slopes and vegetation limit the capacity for more intense development.

RA Residential/Agriculture. The purpose of the RA District is to provide for residential uses in areas of the Township where there are fewer limiting natural features, where agricultural activities now exist and where this district can serve as a transition zone between higher density uses and the state park.

R Residential. The purpose of the R Zoning District is to accommodate suburban-type dwellings and development in areas where individual and community on-lot sewage systems are feasible, individual private water supplies are needed, and in areas of the Township with existing compatible residential development.

VC Village Center. The purpose of the VC District is to encourage the preservation of the residential character of the Villages of Revere, Ferndale and Kintnersville by allowing for additional growth of residential uses and limited commercial uses compatible with the village character. Vacant land is intended to be used for higher density housing and for small-scale commercial activities.

VC-1 Village Center-1. The purpose of the VC-1 District is to allow for a mix of higher density residential uses and small-scale commercial uses in the area of the Harrow and Bucksville. Within this area and the VC District, additional housing at higher densities needed to meet the projected need for higher density housing between now and the year 2000 can be accommodated.

C Commercial. The purpose of the C District is to allow for commercial uses along Routes 611 and 412 where retail and service facilities, including shopping centers, to serve the needs of area residents can be located.

I Industrial/Office Park. The purpose of the I District is to allow for industrial activities such as light manufacturing, offices parks and warehousing in areas with direct access to Route 611. This district is also intended to provide locations for solid waste handling, processing or disposal facilities which meet all of the specific site, design, construction, operation and environmental standards as set forth in the use regulations, performance regulations and environmental impact statement requirements set forth herein.

LI Limited Industrial. The purpose of this district is to allow for a mix of small-scale nonresidential uses and residential uses which are consistent with and are a necessary part of rural communities. The LI districts do not have direct access onto a major roadway and the permitted uses should be limited to those which are not dependent on highway visibility and which do not generate heavy traffic. The district is designed to accommodate mobile home parks as well as other residential uses. The area is in close proximity to the highway network to allow access but is protected from heavy traffic.

Q Quarry. The intent of the Q District is to provide for safe quarry operations in an area of the Township where quarrying exists.

FP Floodplain. The Floodplain District shall be an overlay district whose restrictions shall supersede those of the underlying zoning district. The purpose of the provisions is to prevent the loss of property and life, the creation of health and safety hazards, the disruption of commerce and governmental services, the extraordinary and unnecessary expenditure of public funds for flood protection and relief and the impairment of the tax base by: