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Board grants variance to allow homeowner to rebuild kitchen bump‑out after fire

Norristown Zoning Hearing Board · February 12, 2026
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Summary

The Zoning Hearing Board granted a variance allowing a rear kitchen bump‑out to be rebuilt at 306 Wood Street, finding relief under the nonconforming-structure/rebuilding provision after the owner explained multi-year insurance and health setbacks following a fire.

The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board granted relief enabling the owner of 306 Wood Street to rebuild a rear kitchen bump‑out that was destroyed in a fire several years earlier.

The application was presented on behalf of owner Denise Palmer (represented at hearing by a family member and a contractor). Testimony established the fire occurred about 4 to 4½ years ago; the owner’s daughter said limited insurance proceeds and family medical issues delayed…

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