(A) In addition to the general purposes listing in § 156.003, the following specific community development objectives, created as result of the Wolf Creek Slippery Rock Creek Council of Governments Multi municipal Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2005, have been considered as a basis upon which the regulations and controls of this chapter are derived.
(B) This chapter implements that Plan and has been determined to be generally consistent with said Plan by a County Regional Planning Commission review:
(1) Land use. To provide and perpetrate a land use pattern, which includes a wide variety of uses appropriate in a small urban area;
(2) Environmental. To preserve natural features in a manner consistent with a small urban area;
(3) Aesthetic. To enrich the lives of all residents by striving to improve the aesthetic quality and visual impact of the built environment and preserving elements of the natural environment that enhance the small-town setting;
(4) Transportation, traffic and circulation. To maintain safe and convenient circulation and movements of goods and people within the community and to points beyond by all means practical. The multi-modal functions of pedestrian, auto, rail and air available through the borough shall be continued as possible;
(5) Economy. To establish areas for all forms of economic endeavor at various scales, including small businesses, highway commercial areas, information and services, manufacturing and industry as infrastructure is available and within an appropriate geographic context;
(6) Housing. To support the continuation of the borough’s many high-quality residential neighborhoods, as well as provide a variety of housing choices to borough residents within the appropriate settings;
(7) Community facilities and services. To provide for facilities, services and utilities of the quantity and quality necessary to meet the physical, social, cultural, recreational and aesthetic needs of the community and to do so in a timely and fiscally responsible manner. Within this context, the borough will strive to provide these facilities, services and utilities outside its jurisdictional boundaries in a mutually cooperative and fair manner;
(8) Energy conservation. To promote the conservation of energy in every way possible as a matter of serious public concern;
(9) Historic preservation. To preserve the borough’s historical heritage for the enjoyment, enrichment and education of future generations, and to engender and perpetuate an appreciation and respect for the borough’s early efforts and achievements;
(10) Citizen participation. Provide a mechanism for continual discussion among residents concerning the development of the borough and for their participation in regional affairs; and
(11) Intergovernmental cooperation. To participate fully in matters of regional importance, and provide for the continued development of a healthy community with the neighboring municipalities, school district and greater region.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 2, § 28-201) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, Art. 2)