The intent of the Town Center (TC) Zoning District is to:
(a) Encourage economic viability through the establishment of flexible standards that maintain Swarthmore's unique identity.
(b) Encourage the retention of the Town Center streetscape by preserving the existing buildings of historic significance to the greatest extent possible.
(c) Promote the reuse of existing structures, and the construction of new structures in a manner that maintains the visual character and architectural scale of the Town Center.
(d) Ensure that new buildings, additions, and renovations are sympathetic with and enhance the surrounding streetscape.
(e) Encourage a walkable community by promoting pedestrian orientation of streets and buildings and providing a safe and convenient interconnected sidewalk network and access to an intermodal mass transit network.
(f) Retain and enhance the diverse array of retail, residential, commercial and civic uses in the Town Center.
(g) Provide for adequate parking in a manner that does not interfere with pedestrian traffic or the rhythm of the existing streetscape.
(Ord. 1056. Passed 11-12-13.)