Upper Southampton Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE I
Title, Purpose and Interpretation
§ 185-1 Scope.
This is a chapter regulating and restricting the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other structures; their construction, alteration, extension, repair, maintenance, and all facilities and services in or about such buildings and structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and other open spaces; the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes; and the establishment and maintenance of building lines and setback building lines upon any or all public roads or highways of the Township of Upper Southampton.
§ 185-2 Short title.
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Upper Southampton Township Zoning Ordinance."
§ 185-3 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare, by:
A.
Encouraging the most appropriate use of land.
B.
Providing for adequate open space in the development of lands.
C.
Conserving the value of buildings and natural physical features of land.
D.
Avoiding congestion of traffic.
E.
Avoiding congestion of population.
F.
Providing for adequate light and air.
G.
Securing safety from fire, panic, flood, and other dangers.
H.
Facilitating the adequate provisions of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public facilities.
I.
Giving reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses.
J.
Implementing the goals, policies, and proposals of the Comprehensive Plan of Upper Southampton Township heretofore adopted in principle as a general guide for the future development of the Township.
§ 185-4 Interpretation.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this chapter these provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience, and general welfare. Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such statute, ordinance, or regulation shall be controlling.