ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What Residents Are Saying

Main Issues and Findings
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Flexible Commercial Design Standards
Most commercial development is located and
isolated to the west of the railroad tracks.
Amentities, Groups and Resources:
Lack of mixed-use zoning; residents would like Utilization of available resources and groups
to see more mixed-use developments. Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce
Orange Township Economic Development Advisory Group
Existing land use and zoning does not Lewis Center/ Polaris Rotary
encourage walkability. Attract more companies, amentities and local business to remain competitive

Approximately 32% of Orange Township's

land is comprised of residential uses. Goals
Goal 1.
Enhance partnerships with local businesses and the local business groups and private entities
Goals to ensure the longevity of economic development in the area.
Amend the zoning code and map to allow for new districts and development standards
that will enhance the community's image and promote pedestrian oriented development.
Goal 2.
Consider new and innovative ways to collect funding for new commercial zoned areas to
Develop more commercial uses that are compatible with Orange Township's
support incoming businesses.
community character to provide additional uses that residents can easily access
and expand the tax base.
Goal 3.
Adopt a unified development ordinance to streamline the development process and guide the Revisit the zoning code to allow for more flexible commercial business standards such as
township's growth in a sustainable manner. mixed-use or a different architectural style.

Questions
Questions Q.1:
Where in the township would you like to see more mixed-use development?
Specifically, what kind of economic growth would you like to see in Orange Township?
What type of commercial uses would you like to see more of in Orange, and where? Q.2:
(i.e. grocery stores, restaurants, shops, etc.) What concerns do you have about commercial growth?
Q.3:
What type of physical improvements would enhance the township's residential areas? Where are some key opportunity areas for the Township to enhance upon?