552 Township Line Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Commercial 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 C2 Commercial District is to: Encourage a broad range of commercial uses in the Township that will serve residents and complement existing businesses.; Provide appropriate locations in the Township for neighborhood-scale commercial developments such as shopping centers, services, offices, auto-oriented businesses and other uses that rely traditionally on vehicular access and parking.; Provide regulations to minimize congestion and ensure safe traffic conditions within and near commercial centers.; Allow existing commercial properties to be appropriately redeveloped.; Encourage commercial development design that will reflect community identity and protect and enhance the character and property values of adjacent and nearby neighborhoods.; Provide safe and attractive access to shopping areas for pedestrians and provide for convenient use of public transit and bicycles.; Minimize the impacts of commercial parking and loading areas and buildings with mitigation measures such as landscaping, fencing, and buffering between commercial uses and neighboring residences.; Promote the principles of sustainable development by encouraging energy efficient buildings, environmentally sensitive site design, and walkable shopping districts.