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West Chester council adopts ordinance clarifying how to calculate building height in zoning and subdivision codes
Summary
Borough council voted to approve an ordinance amending Chapters 97 and 112 of the borough code to add definitions and diagrams for calculating grade plane and building/structure height and to update submission requirements for development plans.
The Borough of West Chester Council on Feb. 19 approved an ordinance amending two borough codes to clarify how building and structure height are measured and documented.
The ordinance changes language in Chapter 97 (Subdivision and Land Development) and Chapter 112 (Zoning) to repeal and replace existing definitions with new definitions for “height of building or structure,” “grade plane” and “finished grade.” The amendments also add attachments illustrating the method for calculating grade plane and height and add documentation requirements for development-plan submissions so borough staff can verify…
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