Planning & Municipal Development | Norristown, PA

AI Summary

Norristown's Planning & Municipal Development division administers zoning and planning through three foundational documents: the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and the Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Comprehensive Plan establishes the municipal vision as adopted by the Municipal Council, while the Zoning Ordinance and SALDO implement that vision through regulatory requirements. Norristown's planning goals include attracting new businesses, offices, and restaurants; upgrading facades and streetscapes in high-volume areas; beautifying the downtown; encouraging development that enhances the municipality's cultural destination status; maintaining walkable neighborhoods and historic character; reusing vacant or underutilized buildings; and improving transportation centers. The Zoning Ordinance divides the municipality into zoning districts that determine permitted land uses and guide development consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and community needs.