Commission debates housing, parking and height options for transit‑oriented development

Jun 4, 2025

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.

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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.

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