3966 Ridge Pike, Collegeville, PA 19426

Ridge Pike West District

It is the intent of the Ridge Pike West District to provide regulations and standards for new development along Ridge Pike from the Perkiomen Creek to Evansburg State Park and along Germantown Pike from the intersection with Ridge Pike to west of Old Crosskeys Road to improve the overall safety and appearance of the built and natural environments while providing opportunities for well-designed commercial, residential, and limited industrial development with a focus on mixing commercial/retail and residential uses and pedestrian-friendly designs. Regulate vehicular access to public streets by requiring separation distances from intersections, cross-access easements with neighboring properties, shared parking areas and driveways, and the closure of redundant access points.; Increase the number of pedestrian and vehicular connections between adjacent properties to provide complementary and coordinated development of adjacent properties.; Provide reasonable standards for the development and continued use of commercial, retail and office uses to serve the needs of Township residents and workers.; Promote the reuse of existing buildings and expansion of existing businesses while requiring new additions and development to be in accordance with selected standards of this section.; Regulate the design and form of buildings to establish community identity.; Regulate businesses that require outdoor storage of vehicles, equipment, and merchandise.