Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Commission debates housing, parking and height options for transit‑oriented development
Summary
Commissioners and county planners discussed allowing more multifamily housing in downtown and commercial districts, options for parking requirements and density bonuses tied to affordable units; public commenters raised pedestrian safety, historic‑district protections and parking concerns for older residents.
The Narberth Planning Commission on Tuesday discussed possible zoning adjustments to encourage more housing in commercial and downtown districts near the train station, including whether apartment buildings should be allowed “as of right” in places where they currently are permitted only by conditional use.
Commissioner Todd Brasse told the commission the goal is to “support a diverse mix of housing, including units that are affordable to a wide range of incomes” by removing process barriers where the rules currently impose extra steps without meaningful conditions. He said the commission will test making apartment buildings a permitted use in some districts while keeping clear, district‑specific standards in place. “It may be better to think about how wherever we allow these buildings, that we still allow them as a right, but have very clear rules,” a commissioner summarized during the discussion.
Commissioners and Adam from the Montgomery County Planning Commission reviewed district rules for 4A, 4B, 5A (downtown) and 5B…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
