414 APPLE Rd, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215

Highway Commercial Districts

The Highway Commercial Districts are established to encourage commercial development along US Route 30 (the White Horse Pike) and Pomona Road south of the White Horse Pike from Genoa Avenue to the boundary of the FAATC (federal lands). The proposed commercial development is intended to serve the needs of the Township residents, residents of the region and traveling motorists. The areas along Pomona Road south of the White Horse Pike are included as part of the HC-1 Zoning District due to the changes in the character of this major transportation corridor Route 575. Residential development along Pomona Road is no longer appropriate given the increasing volume of vehicular traffic on Pomona Road, proposed changes to the roadway configuration by Atlantic County and the potential development of a commuter rail station near this location for the existing New Jersey Transit Rail Line.; The Highway Commercial Districts are found in Pinelands villages and towns and the Regional Growth Areas where commercial development is appropriate along major highways. The HC-1 Zoning District will accommodate commercial development in traditionally compact settlements where it is desirable to encourage development that is compatible with the existing character of the area. In both Highway Commercial Districts the development of larger parcels by assembling and consolidating smaller lots and replacing older obsolete buildings with new commercial development is encouraged. Development of all Highway Commercial District sites must be carefully planned for compatibility with surrounding land uses, compliance with adopted development regulations and standards, and adequate and safe highway access. As part of the safe highway access, all properties located along Pomona Road are required to have frontage on Pomona Road.