249 High St, Hanover, PA 17331

Town Center Residential District

It is hereby declared to be the intent of the TCR District to establish reasonable standards to provide for a mix of residential and limited commercial and office uses. Furthermore, it is the intent of the article to: Apply the TCR District to those portions of Abbottstown's core which do not have direct access to King Street.; Encourage the formation and continuance of a quiet, compatible, and uncongested neighborhood where a variety of residential dwelling types intermingle harmoniously.; Discourage the encroachment of commercial establishments or other uses which may adversely affect the residential character of the TCR District.; Provide for development that will create a transitional area between the contemporary residential neighborhoods and the more intensely developed, mixed-use areas of Abbottstown's Historic Core.; Require any new infill development or building additions or expansions to be consistent with the general architectural styles, setbacks, height, bulk, and placement of structures located on adjoining properties.; Promote the reuse of existing structures in a manner that maintains Abbottstown Borough's visual character and architectural scale.