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.