# Traditional Neighborhood Development District

- Summary: Traditional Neighborhood Development District Ordinance Summary This document outlines Section 218 of the Hollidaysburg Borough zoning ordinance, establishing regulations for Traditional Neighborhood…
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Traditional Neighborhood Development District Ordinance Summary This document outlines Section 218 of the Hollidaysburg Borough zoning ordinance, establishing regulations for Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) Districts. The goal is to integrate new development with existing neighborhoods using smart growth principles and urban design patterns found in historic areas. Purpose and Intent The ordinance aims to: Harmonize new development with existing Borough neighborhoods. Encourage neighborhood design that reflects historic urban patterns. Create pedestrian-scaled environments that are compact and safe for walking, while still allowing automobiles. Promote mixed-use development (residential, light commercial, institutional) so residents have accessible destinations like schools, shops, parks, and libraries within walking distance. Foster connections between built and natural environments through parks, squares, courtyards, and other green spaces. Maintain density to ensure efficient resource use and reduce urban sprawl, while enhancing social interaction. Provide flexibility for developers to meet both their needs and those of the Borough through varied housing types, densities, and uses. Align with Commonwealth legislative goals under Municipalities Planning Code Article VII-A regarding pedestrian-scaled and mixed-use development. Relationship to Other Ordinances This section creates different land use and design requirements than other Borough ordinances. If there’s a conflict, the more restrictive regulation applies. All other Borough ordinances remain in full force unless specifically overridden by this section. Key Definitions The ordinance defines several terms critical to its application: Accessory Dwelling : A detached, habitable unit on a single-family lot providing basic living functions. Attic : Space between the top floor ceiling and roof. Bakery : Place producing and selling baked goods for off- or on-premises consumption. Basement : Lowermost part of a structure with floor area below ground level on two or more sides. Crawlspace : Low-height space under a house, insufficient for standing upright. Cul-de-sac : Street intersecting another at one end and terminated by a vehicular turnaround at the other. Fitness Center/Gym : Facility for weightlifting, heart-rate-raising exercises, or physical wellness activities. Hanging Shingle Sign : Sign hanging from a bracket attached to a building, advertising permitted goods/services. Landscaping Screen/Island : Visual and physical buffer made of approved plant material, masonry, wood, or organic materials — not chainlink fencing. Laundromat : Self-service laundry with coin-operated machines for individual customers. LCD Sign / LED Sign : Off- or on-premise signs using Liquid Crystal Display or Light Emitting Diodes. Light Fixture : Lights attached to tall poles along public streets, illuminated dusk to dawn. Master Plan : Narrative and map-based document describing overall development concept; used to coordinate detailed plans. Mid Block : Point equidistant from each end of a street block. Mixed Use Building : Structure housing more than one primary use, at least one of which must be residential. Natural Condition : Topography and vegetation unaltered by clearing/grading, protected permanently. Off Premises Advertising Sign : Directs attention to business/activity conducted elsewhere. On Premise Advertising Sign : Directs attention to business/activity or products sold/manufactured on-site. Premises : Area occupied by a business or enterprise; if multiple businesses occupy one building, each area is a separate premises. Roof Sign : Any sign erected or maintained on or above a building’s roof. SIC Code: Standard Industrial Classification System published by the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Health and Safety Administration. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes Referenced The document lists specific SIC codes relevant to permitted uses, including: 5231 – Paint, Glass, and Wallpaper Stores 5251 – Hardware Stores 5399 – Miscellaneous General Merchandise Stores 5411 – Grocery Stores 5421 – Meat and Fish Markets (including Freezer Provisioners) 5431 – Fruit and Vegetable Markets 5441 – Candy, Nut, and Confectionary Stores 5451 – Dairy Product Stores 5461 – Retail Bakeries 5499 – Miscellaneous Food Stores 5611 – Men’s and Boy’s Clothing and Accessory Stores 5621 – Women’s Clothing Stores 5632 – Women’s Accessory and Specialty Stores 5641 – Children’s and Infant’s Wear Stores 5651 – Family Clothing Stores 5661 – Shoe Stores 5699 – Miscellaneous Apparel and Accessory Stores 5714 – Drapery, Curtain, and Upholstery Stores 5719 – Miscellaneous Home Furnishings Stores 5734 – Computer and Computer Software Stores 5735 – Record and Prerecorded Tape Stores 5736 – Musical Instrument Stores 5912 – Drug Stores and Proprietary Stores 5932 – Used Merchandise Stores 5941 – Sporting Goods Stores and Bicycle Shops 5942 – Book Stores 5943 – Stationery Stores 5944 – Jewelry Stores 5945 – Hobby, Toy, and Game Shops 5947 – Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Shops 5949 – Sewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods Stores 5992 – Florists 5993 – Tobacco Stores and Stands 5994 – News Dealers and Newsstands 5995 – Optical Goods Stores 7521 – Automobile Parking These codes help define what types of commercial establishments are permitted under the TND district regulations.