Sandyston City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
General Provisions
§ 150-1 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Sandyston," adopted May 8, 1975.
§ 150-2 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to contribute to and provide for the recreational developments in the Delaware Valley; to promote and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the public; to preserve the present environment, rural in character, insofar as possible and conserve forest cover and streams; to provide for an orderly development of service zones; to implement the design of a residential community dedicated to the preservation of open space with population densities in harmony with the geology and water resources of the Flatbrook Watershed. In execution of such purpose, this chapter regulates and restricts the height, number of stories and sizes of buildings and other structures; regulates and restricts the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the sizes of yards and other open spaces and the location and use and extent of use of buildings and structures for trade, industry, residence or other purposes.
§ 150-3 Scope.
A.
It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances, except those specifically or impliedly repealed by this chapter, or any private restrictions placed upon property by covenant, deed or other private agreement unless repugnant hereto.
B.
Where this chapter imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings or requires greater lot area or larger yards or other open spaces than are imposed or required by such existing provisions of law or ordinance or by such rules, regulations or permits or by such private restrictions, the provisions of this chapter shall control.