(A) These regulations are deemed necessary in order to encourage beneficial growth in the borough while keeping the density of development consistent with existing borough facilities and the borough’s ability to develop new facilities needed.
(B) These regulations are expected to:
(1) Promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare;
(2) Conserve and stabilize property values through encouragement of the most appropriate uses of land in relation to adjacent properties, with consideration given to the physical characteristics of the property, and its value, as well;
(3) Secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers by providing for adequate open spaces for light, air and amenity, and by promoting emergency preparedness and operations;
(4) Preserve forests, agricultural lands and recreation areas in their natural state, or from conflict with urban development;
(5) Protect floodplains and manage the release of stormwater to minimize downstream flooding;
(6) Prevent the overcrowding or improper development of land, incompatible uses of land, and/or blighting conditions;
(7) Facilitate the economic provision of safe, adequate and reliable transportation, water supply, sewage disposal, public schools, parks and other public requirements;
(8) Avoid congestion in travel and transportation, and maintain and improve the carrying capacity and safety of major roads;
(9) Reduce the cost of building roads and installing utilities, and the subsequent cost of borough operations; and
(10) Encourage similar controls upon development in adjacent municipalities where logical zoning district boundaries extend across municipal lines.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 1, § 28-103) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 103)