1833 Hunterstown Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Economic Development - Intense District

The Economic Development - Intense EC-2 differs from the EC-1 District in its permitted uses and open space and roadside setback requirements. The intent of the EC-2 District is to promote and locate commercial, employment centers and industrial uses: In areas within the Township that can host a broad range of regional and local commercial activities as well as diversify and expand the Township's tax base.; In areas suitable for economic development having direct access to the Township's arterial roadways that have sufficient existing or future carrying capacities to meet future traffic demands.; While creating a defined separation or buffer to preserve and protect nearby residential uses and remaining rural areas of the Township.; In areas with existing public sewer and water service. In areas of the Township that do not disturb or do not significantly impact sensitive natural resources e.g., wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, woodlands and scenic views and vistas.; That create adequate points of access, parking and stormwater management for contiguous commercial activities to avoid strip development and to consolidate properties.; With coordinated design standards to address parking, access, signage, lighting and landscaping.; That may be rail-oriented or rail-reliant.; That incorporate buffer yards to shield intensive commercial or industrial uses from adjacent neighborhoods.; That establish attractive business access drives, entryways and building facades.; Which implement the Land Use Plan of the Straban Township Comprehensive Plan.