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Township Advances Zoning Ordinance Rewrite

Lower ProvidenceMay 21, 20262 min read

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The Board of Supervisors authorized review of a complete rewrite of the Township’s 1955 zoning ordinance and a new zoning map. The proposed changes would reduce the number of zoning districts, create a unified use matrix, address noise, traffic, and environmental impacts, and add a Township-wide Natural Resources Conservation District; five or six public sessions are planned before any final action.

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Redtail Park Redevelopment

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What this means

The zoning rewrite is not final. The review process will allow revisions and public input before the Board considers adoption. The Board also authorized advertising bids for Redtail Park improvements, including parking, restrooms, ADA access, an inclusive play area, trails, and possibly a pavilion.

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Authorized the Township and Montgomery County Planning Commissions to review the proposed zoning ordinance revision; the motion passed 5-0.
Authorized advertising bids for the Redtail Park Redevelopment Project, funded by DCNR grants; the motion passed 5-0.
Approved Resolution 2026-15 correcting the 2026 fee schedule’s Zoning Certification fee from $25 to $125; the motion passed 5-0.
Approved Resolution 2026-16 authorizing up to $198,829 in already-budgeted transfers from the General Fund to the Capital Fund; the motion passed 5-0.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Habitat for Humanity, including a request to use Township-based contractors whenever possible; the motion passed 5-0.
Authorized advertising a fire insurance escrow ordinance and authorized the sale of four Township assets at auction; each motion passed 5-0.
Approved an application for a DCED GTRP grant to study options for improving the narrow, unprotected Audubon Loop Trail section along the Egypt Road bridge over the Perkiomen Creek; the motion passed 5-0.
Took no action on the 7 Brew conditional use application at 2641 Ridge Pike; the item was tabled for a revised site plan.
Deferred a vote on a $96,000 change order for a storage shed at 800 Adams Avenue while additional information was obtained.
Held and closed the preliminary public hearing for the Verizon franchise agreement renewal; no public comment was provided and no renewal decision was recorded.

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