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Narberth council tables zoning recodification after residents raise parking and density concerns
Summary
Council delayed authorizing advertisement of a reorganized zoning code to allow more technical review after residents raised concerns about parking minimums, four‑story development allowances and confusing parallel TOD discussions. Staff outlined a multi‑step internal review and public posting schedule before formal advertisement.
Narberth Borough Council voted to table authorization to advertise a recodified zoning ordinance after extended discussion about process, public messaging and substantive concerns from residents.
Planning staff told council the recodification is intended to be "policy neutral"—a reorganization and clarification of the borough's existing form‑based code rather than a change in what land uses or building types are permitted. Maggie, a borough planning staff member, described a timeline for internal review: council comments due April 24; a revised draft May 8; final internal comments by May 15; a posted final draft…
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