Commission flags zoning question after developer adds front‑yard parking pockets for High Street plan
Jul 7, 2026
The applicant asked the commission to consider splitting consolidated parking into smaller pockets to improve site design; staff said borough zoning rules might classify some of those pockets as 'front‑yard' parking, which could trigger a zoning hearing.
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At a July 6 West Chester Borough Planning Commission work session, project representatives said they had added small parking pockets toward the front of the parcel to reduce a large consolidated lot and improve site design. The applicant said splitting parking into smaller areas helps screening and reduces the visual impact on adjacent properties.
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