(A) Adoption. A map entitled the “Grove City borough Zoning Map” is hereby adopted as part of this chapter. The official Zoning Map shall be kept on file and available for examination at the borough offices.
(B) Annexed areas. Any territory hereafter annexed or gained by discovery by the borough will be automatically zoned R-1A Residential District until otherwise classified.
(C) District boundaries. District boundaries that are shown between the lines of streets, streams and transportation rights-of-way shall be deemed to follow the centerline. The vacation of streets shall not affect the locations of such district boundaries. When the Zoning Officer cannot definitely determine the location of a district boundary by such centerlines, by the scale of dimensions stated on the Zoning Map or by the fact that it clearly coincides with a property line the Officer shall refuse action. The Zoning Hearing Board, upon appeal, shall interpret the location of the district boundary with reference to the scale of the Zoning Map and the purpose set forth in all relevant provisions of this chapter.
(D) Zoning district changes. All approved changes to zoning districts shall be promptly recorded on the Zoning Map by the Zoning Officer.
(E) Permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions.
(1) The permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions for each district are shown in the following tables of this chapter and are considered principal uses unless clearly noted. Conditional uses may be granted or denied by the Borough Council with the advice of the Planning Commission in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a conditional use, the Borough Council may attach reasonable conditions, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and safeguard the neighborhood. Special exceptions may be granted or denied by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a special exception, the Board may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter and protect the neighborhood. Uses in each category shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions set forth in § 156.146.
(2) If the Zoning Officer cannot determine that any proposed use of land is provided for within any district or is not substantially similar to any defined use he or she shall refuse action. The Zoning Officer shall refer the application to the Zoning Hearing Board, which shall have the authority to permit or deny the proposed use. The use may be permitted if it is similar to and compatible with permitted uses in the district and in no way is in conflict with the general purpose and intent of this chapter or any provision permitting the same; provided, that the same shall comply and follow all regulations for such use.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 3, § 28-301) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 301)