552 E Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Mixed Use District

In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent and the statement of community development objectives found in Article I of this chapter, the intent of the MU1 Mixed Use District is to: Encourage economic development through the establishment of flexible standards that maintain the traditional main street environment and the community's unique identity.; Encourage lively activity areas and gathering places for the community through encouraging a mix of uses.; Promote the reuse of existing structures in a manner that maintains the visual scale and architecture.; Ensure that new buildings, additions, and renovations are in keeping with and enhance the surrounding streetscape.; Encourage commercial development design that will reflect community identity and protect and enhance the character and property values of adjacent and nearby neighborhoods.; Establish a walkable community by promoting a pedestrian orientation of streets and buildings and providing a safe and convenient interconnected sidewalk network.; Accommodate parking in a convenient matter that does not take away from the rhythm of the street.; Encourage development of new buildings located adjacent to transit.