Folcroft Borough Zoning Ordinance - E-Library

ARTICLE 11OSR − OPEN SPACE/REFUGE DISTRICT1100 District PurposesThe primary purpose of the OSR – Open Space/Refuge district is toprovide for the retention, preservation, and enhancement of open space,recreation, conservation, and refuge areas such as the John Heinz WildlifeRefuge, Darby Creek, other waterways, and undeveloped areas. Otherpurposes are to assure the preservation of significant natural resourcessuch as bodies of water, marshlands, wooded areas, etc. and to establishreasonable controls in order to maintain the benefits of natural featuresand environmental areas. District regulations are also intended to assurethat the uses in this district will have no adverse effect on the naturalresources and wildlife in the district or nearby residential areas.1101 Uses Permitted by RightLand, buildings, or premises shall be used by right for only one or more ofthe following uses:1. Passive open space such as a wildlife refuge, forest preserve,nature center, arboretum, and similar preservation andconservation uses.2. Hiking, walking, bicycling, picnicking, fishing, boating, iceskating, and similar recreational uses.3. Camping, provided that all applicable regulations of the facility arefollowed, such as registration, obtaining permits, etc.4. A building related to environmental education shall be allowed,provided that ownership and operation is vested in the Borough.5. Any use of the same general character as the above permitted uses,provided that such use is consistent with the purposes of thedistrict and not detrimental to the surrounding area.71