This chapter shall be known as, and may be cited as, the "Borough of Kutztown Zoning Ordinance of 1990."
Except as hereinafter provided, no building, structure, lot, land or parts thereof shall be used or occupied, erected, constructed, assembled, moved, enlarged or structurally altered unless in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
This Zoning Chapter, including the provisions, requirements, and districts as hereinafter set forth, is based upon and intended to give effect to the policies and objectives set forth in the Comprehensive Plan of the Borough of Kutztown and is intended to promote public health, safety, morals and the general welfare by achieving, among others, the following purposes and objectives for the development of the Borough of Kutztown:
A. 
Lessen congestion on the roads and highways.
B. 
Secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers.
C. 
Provide adequate areas for vehicle parking and loading space.
D. 
Provide adequate light and air.
E. 
Promote health and general welfare.
F. 
Avoid undue congestion of population.
G. 
Encourage the most appropriate use of land.
H. 
Facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public improvements.
I. 
Conserve the value of land and buildings.
J. 
Encourage the harmonious and orderly development of land.
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, morals and/or general welfare of the residents and inhabitants of the borough.