A primary purpose of the Commercial District is to provide for
the commercial needs of the Borough and the region. However, as a
result of historic developments patterns, it is a mixed-use area,
including significant existing residential development. The district
is in the form of a corridor along North Main Street, Allegheny, and
Bridge Streets. These streets provide convenient access to the Route
220 Highway at both the east and west ends of the Borough. There is
little available vacant land for development in the district. Consequently,
any new development activity will result from the reuse of existing
building or from redevelopment activity. New commercial development
will require a high degree of design sensitivity to ensure that compatibility
with existing residential uses in maintained.