This chapter shall be known as the "Verona Borough Zoning Ordinance,"
and the map showing the division of the Borough into the designated
zoning districts shall be an integral part of this chapter and shall
be known as the "Zone Map of Verona Borough."[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map, as amended, is on file in the
Borough office.
A.
This chapter is not intended to annul any permits issued prior to
the effective date of the chapter nor to abrogate any easement, covenant
or other private agreement, provided that, where the regulations of
this chapter are more restrictive than such easements, covenants or
other private agreements, the requirements of this chapter shall apply.
B.
This chapter is adopted for the following purposes:
(1)
To promote the public health, safety and general welfare;
(2)
To encourage and facilitate the orderly growth and development of
the Borough;
(3)
To protect the character and maintain the stability of residential,
business and manufacturing areas within the Borough;
(4)
To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other dangers, and to
provide adequate open spaces for light, air and amenity;
(5)
To facilitate the economic provision of adequate transportation,
water supply, sewage disposal, public schools, parks and other public
requirements; and
(6)
To prevent the overcrowding or improper development of land, blighting
conditions, and congestion in travel and transportation.
