Board votes to rescind township's flexible-development provisions while drafting a replacement
Jun 1, 2026
After a public hearing and discussion, the Board of Supervisors voted to rescind flexible-development provisions in the township code (chapters 170 and 146), citing past problems under the existing ordinance and a desire to write a new replacement, despite a county planning commission request to delay until a new framework is ready.
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The Westtown Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on proposed amendments to chapters 170 (zoning) and 146 (subdivision) to eliminate the township's flexible development framework. The Chester County Planning Commission had urged caution, recommending the township not remove the option until an alternative is in place.
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