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West Chester planners ask solicitor for legal clarity on whether private courtyards count as required recreation space
Summary
At the June 16 work session the commission sought legal guidance on whether elevated, private courtyards and rooftop amenities count as the "park or recreational land" local ordinances can require from developers, or whether those features trigger a fee‑in‑lieu requirement.
At the June 16 work session the commission sought legal guidance on whether elevated, private courtyards and rooftop amenities count as the "park or recreational land" local ordinances can require from developers, or whether those features trigger a fee‑in‑lieu requirement.
Planning staff reviewed provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC) and the borough's Chapter 97 recreation/dedication language. Commissioners noted the MPC authorizes municipalities to require…
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