The following goals and objectives shall constitute the statement of community development objectives of and for the borough, and this chapter shall implement such statement of community development objectives.
(A) The decisions on community development in the borough shall be guided by a comprehensive plan, taking into consideration the character of the borough and its various sections, and the suitability of the various parts of the borough for particular uses and structures.
(B) The borough shall make every effort to promote, protect, and facilitate the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
(C) This chapter is designed to facilitate the prevention of the overcrowding of land, blight, danger, and congestion in travel and transportation and loss of health, life, or property from fire, flood, panic, or other dangers.
(D) The borough shall preserve and protect its heritage, both natural and historical, wherever and whenever possible.
(E) The borough shall strive for the aesthetic improvement and community beautification in all areas of its territory.
(F) The borough shall strive to preserve and increase recreational and open space amenities wherever and whenever possible.
(G) The borough shall strive for the most beneficial relationship of traffic movement and land use.
(H) The borough shall continue to relate improvements to fiscal capabilities, present and projected, to support needed facilities.
(Ord. 2010-03, passed 3-1-2010)