723 1st Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312

Village of Berwyn-Village Residential District

The purpose of this district is to provide for a variety of retail, commercial, residential, institutional, and mixed uses within the Village of Berwyn and its immediately contiguous areas, as depicted on the Zoning Map,1 consistent with the maintenance, preservation and enhancement of the traditional Village of Berwyn atmosphere. It is recognized that the purpose of this district is to serve the needs of the Easttown community, while at the same time preserving and enhancing the unique qualities of the district. Specific objectives of the district include the following: Encourage economic development while promoting the traditional main street development form along Lancaster Avenue.; Protect existing residential uses and structures of historical or architectural significance.; Promote and maintain a walkable community in the district using pedestrian-scaled design principles.; Allow for mixed-use development where appropriate by encouraging the integration of commercial and residential uses within buildings, concentrating commercial uses at ground level.; Employ design principles that preserve and enhance existing desirable architectural and streetscape elements that are typical of Berwyn, and ensure that new construction and redevelopment projects are compatible with the surrounding community.; Employ parking, circulation, and mobility strategies that maximize efficiency and safety.