Planning Commission backs zoning and SALDO amendments that split POSC district

Aug 20, 2026

The commission reviewed Draft #14 (Zoning Ordinance Amendments) and Draft #8 (Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendments), discussed dividing the POSC district into active and passive recreation zones and data-center provisions, and voted 5-0 to recommend Borough Council adopt both packages.

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The Planning Commission reviewed revisions returned by the zoning and subdivision/land development ordinance task force: Draft #14 of the Zoning Ordinance Amendments (dated August 3, 2026) and Draft #8 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Amendments (dated August 3, 2026). Members were advised the task force had incorporated public feedback, including changes addressing data center provisions. The commission discussed how the proposed split of the existing POSC district into active- and passive-recreation districts would alter the permitted-use framework and the zoning map designation for the Paoli Memorial Grounds.

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