425 Ambler Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Employment Center District

In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent contained in Article I, 255-2, of this chapter, it is hereby declared to be the intent of this article, with respect to the EC Employment Center District, to: Create a vibrant, mixed-used district which contributes toward the economic vitality of Upper Dublin Township.; Encourage the redevelopment of under-utilized or vacant buldings.; Promote a range of activities, such as exhibitions and conferences with supporting hotel, service and retail uses.; Allow for industrial, office, institutional and recreational development with controls to limit air, land and water pollution, noise emissions and traffic congestion.; Provide for selected commercial development within office buildings or other buildings and on stand-alone sites.; Provide protection to people and buildings from fire, offensive noise, vibrations, odors and other nuisances through strict performance standards.; Ensure that site development design includes stormwater management measures, both on- site and as part of area-wide controls.; Ensure adequate buffering of adjacent districts and land uses.; Ensure safe pedestrian access from buildings to streets and transit stops.; Support the creation of a bicycle trail to serve existing and future development in the district.; Support the uses and growth of transit service within the district.; Ensure safe and efficient vehicle access.