Pursuant to the authority contained in the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 170 of 1988), as amended, and for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare, the Council of the Borough of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, is empowered to regulate and restrict the height, number of stories and size of buildings and structures, their construction, alteration, extension, repair and maintenance, all facilities and services in or about such buildings and structures, the percentage of a 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 may also establish and maintain building lines and setback building lines upon any or all public roads or highways.
(Ord. 2210. Passed 4-21-97.)