Phoenixville |
Code of Ordinances |
Municipal Code |
Chapter 27. Zoning |
Part 1. TITLE, PURPOSE, JURISDICTION AND ZONING MAP |
§ 27-105. Establishment of Districts.
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1.General. The Borough is hereby divided into districts of different types, each type of such number, shape, kind and area, as well as of such common unity and purpose and adaptability of use, that is deemed most suitable to carry out the objectives of this Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.2.Designation of Districts. For the purpose of this Zoning Ordinance, the Borough is hereby divided into districts which shall be designated as follows:AbbreviationDistrict TitleRI DistrictResidential InfillTC DistrictTown CenterMI DistrictMixed Use InfillNC DistrictNeighborhood CommercialCD DistrictCorridor DevelopmentMG DistrictMixed Use GrowthI DistrictIndustrial3.Zoning Map. Districts are bounded and defined as shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map of the Phoenixville Borough," dated the same date as the adoption of this Zoning Ordinance, as amended, which accompanies this chapter and which, with all explanatory matters herein, is hereby made a part of this chapter.Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is included as an attachment to this chapter.4.Interpretation of District Boundaries. Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the district, as indicated on the Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:A.Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding with the center lines of streets, highways, railroad lines, or streams, such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.B.Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the said boundaries; or where district boundaries are extensions of lot lines or connect the intersections of lot lines, such lines shall be the said district boundaries.C.Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately parallel to center lines of streets or highways, such district boundaries shall be construed as being parallel thereto and at such distance therefrom as indicated on the Zoning Map.
Ord. 2227, 12-10-2013