Point Pleasant City Zoning Code
§ 19-15.1
General Purposes and Intent.
[Ord. #90-8, S 5; Ord. #92-70, S 1; Ord. #93-20, S 1; Ord. #2003-13, S 11]
a.
The intent and purpose of the Town Center (TC) Zone District, pursuant to the 1999 Master Plan, is to provide a central core of community and commercial services. The TC District is intended to be pedestrian-oriented and contain public facilities and public open space. The municipal vision for the Town Center is an identifiable focal point for the Borough. In accordance with these public purposes, development, redevelopment and reuse applications are encouraged to implement the municipal goals of this District through the following measures:
1.
Shared parking facilities.
2.
Parking situated in the rear or sides of buildings to enhance pedestrian access.
3.
Access walkways from one building to another, where appropriate, to encourage pedestrian circulation.
4.
Streetscape features, such as sitting areas (benches or ledges) or small semi-public areas, to enhance pedestrian usage.
5.
Architectural treatments, which are compatible with the surrounding uses, complementary to the Town Center and consistent with the Borough's history and character.
6.
Landscaped and green areas around buildings and within parking areas, which exceed municipal standards.