Pottstown City Zoning Code
PART 1
PURPOSE
§ 100 Short Title.
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003, § 100]
This Chapter shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Pottstown."
§ 101 Purpose.
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003, § 100]
1.
This Chapter regulates the use of land and the construction and renovation of buildings in Pottstown in order to:
A.
Preserve and enhance Pottstown's traditional town character, protect its historic resources, and revitalize its older areas.
B.
Promote the general welfare by increasing the amenities of the Borough and lowering the cost of living in Pottstown through good urban design.
C.
Carry out the Community Development Objectives listed in the Preface and Community Objectives, which are attached to this Chapter and marked as Exhibit A.
D.
Carry out the purpose and scope of Section 105 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which authorizes the promotion and preservation of Commonwealth historic resources.
§ 102 Details.
[Ord. 1968, 9/8/2003]
For further information about this Part, see Zoning Appendix A1, Sections A100 through A104, located at the end of this Chapter.