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Council approves mixed‑use overlay for former state hospital site; several appointments and permits also pass
Summary
After a public hearing, council adopted Ordinances 2503 and 2504 creating a mixed‑use overlay for the institutional zoning district to enable redevelopment of the former state hospital property. Council also approved HARB certificates, a property vacation and multiple appointments by roll call.
Norristown council on June 17 adopted two ordinances to create a mixed‑use overlay for the institutional zoning district covering portions of the former state hospital site, a step the presenters and staff said is necessary to allow the proposed redevelopment concept to proceed.
The council approved Ordinance 2503 (zoning text amendment) and Ordinance 2504 (zoning map amendment) after a public hearing and a staff presentation. Tony Maris, who identified himself as the principal for the applicant, said the ordinance is written “to facilitate that…
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