(a) This Zoning Ordinance shall be interpreted in such a way as to incorporate the intent, both express and implied, of the Johnstown Area Comprehensive Plan, (November 1990) and the Johnstown Strategic Plan (December 2006), and any subsequent updates thereto, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference to the extent not inconsistent with this Zoning Ordinance.
(b) This Zoning Ordinance shall be interpreted in such a way as to incorporate the intent, both express and implied of the Johnstown Streetscape Master Plan and the Comprehensive Downtown Redevelopment, and Revitalization Plan, and any subsequent updates thereto, the provisions of which are incorporated herein by reference to the extent not inconsistent with this Zoning Ordinance. (Ord. 12-2010. Passed 6-1-10.)
(c) In interpreting and applying this Zoning Ordinance, such provisions shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of public safety, health, convenience, comfort, morals, prosperity and general welfare. Whenever the regulations of this Zoning Ordinance require a greater width of size of yards or open spaces, a lower height of building or less number of stories, a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, a lower density of population, a more restricted use of land or imposes other higher standards or greater restrictions than one required in any other ordinance or regulation, private deed restrictions or private covenant, the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall govern. However, if the requirements of the other ordinance, regulation, private deed restriction or private covenant is more restrictive, then those requirements shall apply in addition to the minimum standards and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
(Ord. 1991-5. Passed 3-5-91.)
(Ord. 1991-5. Passed 3-5-91.)