268 Beaver St Hallam, PA 17406-1307

§ 27-208. Recreational/Municipal Zone (Re/M). [Ord. 1999-1, 1/3/2000, § 207] A. To protect sites of historic and patriotic value. B. To promote responsible design within the historic zone. 2. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. This section is intended to create an overlay zone within which all applications for building permits for either the purpose of alteration or demolition will be directed to the Hallam Borough Council for review and comment, as to the effect of the proposed action on the historic-architectural character of the zone. Notwithstanding, all of the regulations of the underlying zone shall remain in full force and effect. 3. Permitted Uses. In the H-Zone, the development and/or use of any land will be permitted provided that the development or uses adhere to all the requirements of the underlying zone. 4. Approval by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. In addition to meeting the normal requirements for obtaining a building permit, all applications for alteration and/or demolition of a building or structure shall be forwarded to the Hallam Borough Planning Commission so that a meeting between the Hallam Borough Council and the applicant can be arranged. The meeting will deal with: A. Building harmony, which is the relationship between the proposed alteration and the texture, size and material of the present structure or building. B. Structural effect, which is the architectural historic character of the property. After notification that the above meeting has occurred or after a period not to exceed 30 days, whichever comes first, the Zoning Officer may proceed in manner similar to the rules in effect in the underlying zone to issue the permit. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to provide an area for community activities such as sports, picnics, family gatherings, playground activities and community entertainment. Additionally, when determined to be necessary by the Borough Council, areas of this zone may be used for such purposes as are required for the efficient delivery of government services to the citizens of the Borough. 2. Uses by Right. The following uses are permitted by right in the Re/M Zone: A. Playing fields such as, but not limited to, those used for baseball, football, horseshoes and field hockey. B. Paved playing areas or courts for sports as, but not limited to, tennis, basketball and shuffleboard. C. Pavilion or stage type structures, whether constructed as an all season facility or not, provided, that such facilities are reasonably available for any community activity. D. Municipal government uses of any type. 3.