7017 York Rd, Abbottstown, PA 17301

Limited Mixed-Use District

The intent of the Limited Mixed-Use District LMU is to: Recognize the existing mixture of uses present along the Route 94 and Route 30 corridor and provide the continuation of a similar mixture of uses, including small businesses and professional offices; variety of residential types; and agriculture.; Base the density and intensity of development on the availability of public water and public sewer.; Ensure compatibility between uses through buffers and other site amenities.; Recognize the agriculture activities along the Route 94 corridor and provide for the continuation of these activities. Furthermore, it is recognized that Berwick Township is a rural community in Adams County. Farming and agricultural activities are a large part of the heritage and character of this community. These existing farming characteristics are expected to change slowly overtime in the rural growth areas; therefore, it is acknowledged that these farming activities will be allowed to coexist in these areas until the time of tract development as a planned employment center.; Manage access to and from the corridor to protect public safety and develop regulations limiting the size, scale and range of uses to prevent commercialstrip development; Locate development away from sensitive natural resources e.g., wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, woodlands, sinkhole prone areas and scenic views and vistas.; Implement the Land Use Plan of the Bewick Township Comprehensive Plan, in particular the Limited Residential Commercial Office classification.