Folcroft Borough Zoning Ordinance - E-Library

ARTICLE 7RS – RETAIL SERVICE DISTRICT700 District PurposesThe purposes of the RS – Retail Service district are to provide locationsfor pedestrian-oriented and mixed use areas which are intended to generateretail activity, promote walking, and serve as meeting places; to limit thesize and scope of uses permitted by right; and to recognizedesign/aesthetic considerations. District provisions are also designed toprotect the stability, town character, and quality of life in adjoiningresidential neighborhoods and to assure well-balanced development that islimited in size and scope and intended to limit impacts such as traffic,noise, and glare and protect adjoining neighborhoods.701 Uses Permitted by RightLand, buildings, or premises shall be used by right for only one or more ofthe following uses:1. Retail store, including general merchandise, hardware, department,or variety store, clothing store, gift shop, bookstore, or pharmacy.2. Food store.3. Personal service shop, including barbershop, beautician, shoe repair,tailor, laundry/laundromat, or similar service establishment, but notincluding a body art establishment (tattoo/body piercing) or a healthclub/spa.4. Eating or drinking establishment, including standard eat-inrestaurant, pizza shop, delicatessen or similar use, and take-outestablishment, but excluding drive-through establishment.5. Bank or other financial institution.6. Professional office, provided that the location is on the second flooronly.7. Theater.8. Apartment, provided that the location is on the second or third flooronly.51