Swarthmore City Zoning Code

   The purpose of this chapter is to preserve the public open space in the Borough and to regulate the development of this space for the benefit of all the residents without injury to neighboring residents.

(Ord. 774. Passed 8-23-76.)

   In a PA Parks District, the following uses are permitted:

   (a)   General Uses.

      (1)   Picnic areas, arboretums and animal sanctuaries;

      (2)   Outdoor educational facilities (no structures), such as nature trails and natural amphitheaters;

      (3)   Passive outdoor recreation; and

      (4)   Playgrounds.

      (1)   Outdoor skating rinks;

      (2)   Swimming pools (noncommercial);

      (3)   Playfields;

      (4)   Tennis courts; and

      (5)   A wireless communications facility with antenna(s). (See Chapter 1274)

(Ord. 774. Passed 8-23-76; Ord. 919. Passed 7-14-97; Ord. 998. Passed 12-12-05.)

   Special exceptions requiring construction shall have a 50-foot setback from any property line contiguous with a residential district.

(Ord. 774. Passed 8-23-76; Ord. 998. Passed 12-12-05.)