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ARTICLE I General Provisions §1-100.
Title.
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “City of Connellsville Zoning Ordinance” and the zoning map attached and adopted as part of this ordinance shall be known as the “City of Connellsville Zoning Map.” §1-101.
Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to promote, protect and facilitate the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City of Connellsville by: A. Encouraging and facilitating the orderly, coordinated and practical development of the area; B. Dividing the area into zones and districts regulating the location, construction, reconstruction, alteration and use of buildings and structures so as to preserve property values, protect the tax base, promote economy in government expenditures, and provide for variety and quality in land uses; C. Promoting the distribution of population and utilization of land so that transportation, water, drainage, sanitation, educational and other public facilities and services can be provided effectively and efficiently; D. Providing housing opportunities consistent with the area's population growth and housing demand, both present and future; E. Protecting natural and historic features and resources; F. Securing safety from fire, panic, flood and other dangers; G. Providing for adequate light and air; and H. Providing for the timely, equitable and efficient administration of the regulations established by this Chapter. §1-102.
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
This Chapter is adopted to guide future growth and development within the City so as to: A. Encourage residential, commercial, institutional and industrial uses in appropriate locations; B. Ensure that the scale, layout and design of new development minimize negative impacts on surrounding parcels and infrastructure;