[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
An ordinance regulating and restricting the height, number of
stories and size of buildings and other structures; their construction,
structural alteration, extension and all facilities and services in
or about such buildings and structures; the percentage of lot that
may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces;
the density of dwelling units and the location and use of buildings,
structures and land for trade, industry, residence, recreation, public
activities, grading or other purposes; and the establishment and maintenance
of building lines and setback building lines.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Lower
Macungie Township Zoning Ordinance of 2019."
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote the public health, safety,
morals and the general welfare of the present and future inhabitants
of Lower Macungie Township by:
A.
Encouraging the most appropriate use of land and most sustainable
form of development.
B.
Preventing the overcrowding of land.
C.
Avoiding undue congestion of population.
D.
Conserving and improving the value of land and buildings.
E.
Minimizing the impact of traffic on the roads and highways.
F.
Providing for adequate light and air.
G.
Securing safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers.
H.
Facilitating the adequate provision of transportation, vehicular
parking and loading space, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other
public grounds and facilities.
I.
Preserving prime agricultural and farmland considering topography,
soil type and classification and present use.
J.
Giving reasonable consideration, among other things, to the character
of all areas of the Township and their suitability for particular
land uses.
K.
Giving effect to the policies, proposals and the statement of objectives
and policies contained in the adopted Southwest Lehigh County Comprehensive
Plan of 2017.
L.
Minimizing danger and congestion in travel and transportation, including,
by example, distractions to the motoring public caused by billboards.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
Hereafter, there shall be no use of any land, construction,
erection, structural change, alteration or addition of any structure
or part of a structure, construction or grading or erection of any
stationary sign unless a zoning permit has been approved by and acquired
from the Township Zoning Officer. Failure to obtain a zoning permit
shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
In applying and interpreting the provisions of this chapter,
the provisions shall be held to the minimum requirements for the promotion
of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare.
Where the provisions of any statute, other ordinance or regulation
impose greater restrictions than this chapter, the provisions of such
statute, ordinance or regulation shall be controlling.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The regulations of this chapter shall apply uniformly to each
class of uses and structures within each district except as otherwise
provided herein.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
No structure or land shall be used or occupied and no structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered after the effective date of this chapter except in conformity with the intent and regulations specified in this chapter for the district in which the structure, land, or part thereof is located. This provision shall not apply to nonconformities as provided in Part 25 or where a variance is warranted as provided for in § 27-2604, Subsection 5D.
A.
No yard or lot existing at the effective date of this chapter shall
be reduced in dimensions or area below this minimum applicable requirements
specified in this chapter.
B.
Yards or lots created on or after the effective date of this chapter
shall meet or exceed the minimum applicable requirements specified
in this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect any suit
or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired or liability
incurred, or any issues or causes of action, acquired or existing
under ordinances or parts thereof repealed by this chapter; nor shall
any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired
or affected by this chapter.
