Ordinance No. 832: Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 15

Ordinance Overview

Ordinance No. 832 amends Chapter 27, Part 2 of the Hollidaysburg Borough Code of Ordinances by modifying Section 212. It is officially cited as the “Hollidaysburg Borough Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 15. ”

Key Changes to Zoning Regulations (Section 212)

The ordinance updates minimum yard requirements and maximum lot coverage for new structures or additions:

Minimum Yard Requirements

• Union Street: No structure/addition closer than 15 feet from the curb.
• Walnut Street:
  • No structure/addition closer than the existing Highland Hall building wall to its portico (east side).
  • From that portico to the 50-foot setback along Penn Street, no structure/addition closer than 100 feet to Walnut Street.
• Spruce Street: No structure/addition closer than 15 feet from the curb.
• Penn Street: No structure/addition closer than 50 feet to Penn Street.

Maximum Lot Coverage

• Limited to 35 percent of the lot area.

Legal Basis & Effective Date

• Enacted under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act No. 170, Dec. 12, 1988).
• Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.
• Applies only to the extent specified in this ordinance.

Official Signatures & Approval

• Ordained and Enacted: August 14, 2008, by the Council of the Borough of Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA.
• Signed by:
  • John P. Stultz, President of Council
  • Ann M. Andrews, Secretary (Attest)
• Approved by: Joseph R. Dodson, Mayor — also dated August 14, 2008.

This ordinance tightens setback rules around key streets and landmarks in Hollidaysburg while capping how much of a lot can be covered by buildings — aimed at preserving open space and neighborhood character.