159 Independence Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Economic Development District

This District is intended to encourage a diverse number of compatible, nonresidential uses along high volume traffic corridors. The District promotes flexible design options to encourage well-designed nonresidential land uses in conformance with the goals of the Smithfield Township Comprehensive Plan, and the following objectives: Provide the broadest range of nonresidential uses in the Township; Encourage the retention of the existing community character of Smithfield Township by preserving the existing buildings and landscaped spaces to the greatest extent possible; Discourage strip-style commercial development which requires incongruous architectural styles, excessive paved areas, and numerous curb cuts; Encourage consolidation of driveways, parking, and curb cuts to provide more efficient and economical access and parking; Encourage a coordinated pedestrian path system to provide efficient and convenient pedestrian access from parking areas to and among the various permitted uses; Assure suitable design to protect the character and property values of adjacent and nearby neighborhoods; Provide regulations that minimize congestion and hazardous traffic conditions; Allow existing nonresidential properties to be appropriately redeveloped; Improve the Townships economic and budgetary sustainability by expanding the tax base and job creation through appropriate nonresidential development and redevelopment.