The purpose of the Route 23 Planned Commercial Development (PCD) area is to permit development of large tracts of land along Route 23 in a planned setting. A planned development will prevent an adverse impact on the community and enhance the existing uses, and permit the free flow of traffic on Route 23 to meet the State Access Management Code.

The intent of the Master Plan and Zoning Ordinance is to reinforce the concept of small community village centers in Wantage, which is consistent with the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan. The planned commercial development area is intended to complement, not detract from, the commercial viability of the village center areas.