1114 Pawlings Rd, Norristown, PA 19403

Village Commercial District

Considering the historic, economic, aesthetic, cultural and identity values of our villages and other similar areas to Lower Providence Township; considering these values rest primarily on the existence of older and historic buildings in our villages and other similar areas; considering these values also rest on the overall character of the combined physical elements in our villages and other similar areas; considering the size, shape, and location of buildings and parking as well as some building features such as, but not limited to, gable roofs and porches, and some streetscape features determine the overall village character; and considering safe pedestrian circulation is important to the economic health of the village businesses, is desired by residents in surrounding residential areas, and contributes to community harmony and quality of life, it is the intent of the VC Village Commercial District to permit the use of land for limited commercial, office and residential uses, while preserving the distinct architectural character of important historic and culturally significant areas of Lower Providence Township. In addition, the specific intent of this article is as follows: Overall site design: (1) To provide regulating standards which are necessary to encourage orderly, well-planned development and to ensure the compatibility of development with the character of the villages and the surrounding areas.; (2) To regulate the location of buildings and parking so that the village character is maintained and to make commercial enterprises more attractive to pedestrians.; (3) To limit building footprints and encourage multistory buildings to remain or be constructed in order to retain and strengthen the character of the villages.