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.
