Borough explores comprehensive-plan update with MAP grant; Berks County estimate $40,000

Mar 18, 2025

The Borough Manager said Berks County could complete a comprehensive-plan update for about $40,000, with half potentially covered by a Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) grant and member municipalities paying the remainder; timeline could push work into next summer and Lower Alsace is concurrently updating zoning provisions.

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Borough Manager Hunter L. Ahrens described coordination with Lower Alsace Township on updating a comprehensive plan and associated zoning ordinance changes. He said a low-cost option would be to use Berks County for the work at a ballpark cost of $40,000 and that the Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) grant could pay for half, with member municipalities responsible for the remainder.

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