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Agency schedules zoning workshop; mailbox revitalization put on hold; PMRPC raises affordable‑housing items
Summary
The Planning Agency scheduled a zoning workshop for March 13, 2025 to review zoning districts and overlays; mailbox revitalization along Philadelphia Avenue was deferred for safety reasons. Mr. Richardson reported PMRPC discussion of Montco 2040 Fair Share and a housing survey that will be re‑evaluated.
Planning staff and consultants told the Agency they are fast‑tracking review of zoning districts and overlays between meetings and scheduled a public workshop for Feb. 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. (note: workshop date confirmed for March 13, 2025 at 6 p.m. in meeting minutes). The mailbox revitalization effort for Philadelphia Avenue was put on hold after staff research noted municipal restrictions related to public safety.
Joe Richardson summarized a Pottstown Metro Regional Planning Commission (PMRPC) update: Montco 2040 Fair Share — which can require a share of affordable units in some projects — was discussed, and the Housing Action Plan survey produced less response than expected; county staff and PMRPC will re‑examine outreach and density‑bonus tools. Ms. Crimm of the Montgomery County Planning Commission said some municipalities offer density bonuses and staff should address zoning considerations at the workshop.
