This Zoning Chapter has been adopted in part to assist in carrying out the "Statement of Objectives" of the Comprehensive Plan. The Community Development Objectives include the following:

   As part of a regional center, the primary goal for the future of Shamokin Dam Borough is to maintain its mixed urban-suburban character, a character symbolized by a vital "Golden Strip" of commercial activities and by a variety of well-maintained, pleasant neighborhoods populated by friendly and concerned people. This means:

   A.   Commercial activities on the "Golden Strip" will be recognized as serving the needs of both highway-oriented and neighborhood users. And the area will be improved in terms of aesthetics, function, and reuse of vacant buildings. The traveler and tourist trade will also be given recognition.

   The relationship of the Borough's commercial area to downtown Sunbury, downtown Selinsgrove, and the Susquehanna Mall in Hummel's Wharf will be emphasized.

   Neighborhood commercial facilities in the Old Trail area will be retained and improved.

   B.   The Borough's small industrial base will be protected as an important local source of employment and tax revenues; and possible environmental, transportation, and land use conflicts between industrial and other activities will be controlled.

   C.   Residential neighborhoods will be preserved in their attractive and neat state and improved wherever needed.

   Housing will be consistent with the suburban character of the Borough, with a variety of types at various price ranges, but new single-family homes will continue to be the dominant type. Housing maintenance and rehabilitation will be encouraged.

   D.   Community pride and identity will be enhanced by giving special recognition to every neighborhood of the Borough and by emphasizing the friendly and cooperative spirit of the people.

   Outward symbols of the Borough's friendliness will be established to let travelers from other parts of the State and nation know they are welcome.

   The Borough will continue its "open door" policy by barring discrimination against potential residents on the basis of color, age or creed.

   The special needs of the elderly and handicapped in regard to housing, transportation, recreation, health, social and employment policies will be recognized.

   E.   The traffic problems of Routes 11 and 15 will be addressed, particularly with regard to traffic volume and flow, the design of access points for development along these routes, and the new bridge and interchange at the juncture of these routes.

   Borough streets will be maintained at the highest standards in winter as well as summer. Streets will be reconstructed or repaved as needed, and curbing, gutters, and street lights will be provided where appropriate. The Borough will continue to require adequate off-street parking in all new developments.

   The Borough will provide for pedestrian needs by constructing or maintaining sidewalks in higher-density residential areas and in commercial developments.

   The special transportation needs of the elderly and handicapped will be addressed.

   F.   Historic buildings and places will be preserved and restored wherever possible throughout the Borough.

   Community facilities in the Borough will be maintained in good condition or constructed as needed. A new municipal building is provided to accommodate the administrative functions of government, while the municipal garage will be maintained. Semi-public organizations, such as the fire hall, churches, and Yoke-Fellows half-way house, will be encouraged to maintain their facilities at high standards.

   The Borough will maintain its sewer and water utility systems at the highest possible standards.

   The Borough's recreation facilities will serve all age groups and will be attractive, functional, and well-maintained. Particular attention will be paid to the unique riverside recreational facility at the Fabridam, providing for fishing, biking, picnicking and boating.

   G.   The Borough will cooperate with the Selinsgrove Area School District to provide the best possible education for students in the most efficient and economical manner.

   Police protection, government administration, code and ordinance enforcement , and sewer and water service will continue to be provided in the most efficient and economical manner by the Borough government.

   Support will be provided to the agencies and organizations providing Borough residents with fire protection, ambulance service, health care, and social services.

   Problems resulting from the burning of garbage and trash by residents will be resolved by enforcing present laws and by improving the collection of garbage and trash. Arrangements for refuse disposal will be made in a manner that best protects the public health, is efficient and economical, and meets the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

   H.   The Borough of Shamokin Dam will cooperate with other levels of government, nearby municipalities, and community service organizations to make Shamokin Dam a community in which all can take pride.

(Ord. 87-8, 12/10/1987)