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508.5 - Highway Commercial District Standards

A.All development within the Highway Commercial District shall be constructed according to the following provisions in addition to the requirements set forth in Section 508.5.C and D of this Ordinance.
B.Architectural renderings, elevations, and sections shall be prepared and become part of the submission of the Land Development Application. The architectural renderings and elevations shall illustrate the materials, colors, dimensions, etc to effectively demonstrate the "architectural intent" of the proposed development.
C.Highway Commercial developments shall contribute to the uniqueness the Borough by incorporating design elements existing in the Historic District. Typical "franchise brand" facades shall be modified in such a way as to become compatible with the Borough's historical background.
D.Highway Commercial developments shall be designed in such a way as to be inviting for pedestrian traffic as well as for vehicular traffic. The development shall not be surrounded by parking lots and driveways, but should be placed on the site in such a way that it relates to adjacent properties and public right-of-ways.