Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
2022
West Vincent Township Forest Protection Ordinance
West Vincent Township retained Theurkauf Design & Planning, to assist them with the development of zoning ordinance and subdivision and land development ordinance amendments to better protect woodlands, which were adopted in 2022. The ordinance amendments address protecting the highest quality forests, clearing mitigation standards, greenways, specimen timber, and harvesting standards. These ordinance revisions helped to prioritize West Vincent's vital resources and provide better protection standards. This project was funded by West Vincent Township and a VPP cash grant.
London Britain Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Update
London Britain Township retained the Brandywine Conservancy, to assist them with the development of an updated subdivision and land development ordinance, adopted in 2022. The ordinance update was coordinated with the recently adopted comprehensive plan, adopted in 2019. The updated ordinance took a comprehensive approach to ensuring best practices for a number of subdivision and land development regulations. Notably, provisions were included in the updated ordinance to further protect riparian buffers in the Township. This project was funded by London Britain Township and a VPP cash grant.
2020
Thornbury Township Zoning Ordinance Update
Thornbury Township retained the Chester County Planning Commission to assist them with updating their 1983 zoning ordinance. Adopted in October 2020, this update included: a complete reorganization of the ordinance, bringing it into conformity with current planning practices, updated the zoning map, and addressed land uses not envisioned when the ordinance was first developed. The project was funded by Thornbury Township and a VPP technical services grant. View Ordinances
2018
Elverson Borough Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
Assisted by the Chester County Planning Commission, Elverson Borough completed full updates to their zoning ordinance and subdivision and land development ordinance in 2018. The updated ordinances will help guide future growth and ensure that new development is complementary with the character of Elverson. Both ordinances were updated to improve the ease with which they can be used by the borough's staff and elected and appointed officials, as well as landowners within the Borough. The project was funded by the Borough of Elverson and a VPP technical services grant. View Ordinances
2015
Atglen Borough Zoning Ordinance
Atglen Borough officials retained the Chester County Planning Commission to assist them with a full update of their zoning ordinance that brought the ordinance into conformity with current planning practices. The updated ordinance addresses nonconforming uses, signs, definitions, and land uses not envisioned when the ordinance was first developed. Traditional Neighborhood Development requirements were incorporated into the "downtown" zoning district and a new "gateway" district leading from Route 41 into the borough. A new transit-oriented development (TOD) district was developed surrounding the future Atglen train station site north of the Amtrak railroad. The Atglen Borough Zoning Ordinance, adopted in 2015, was funded by the borough and a VPP in-kind grant. View Ordinances
Pennsbury Township Subdivision and Land Development Update
Pennsbury Township, assisted by the Brandywine Conservancy, updated its subdivision and land development ordinance. The subdivision ordinance update was coordinated with the recently adopted zoning ordinance, adopted in 2012, as well as with the updates to their stormwater management provisions. The update was adopted in 2015 and funded by the township and a VPP cash grant. View Ordinances
West Grove Borough Zoning Ordinance Update
West Grove Borough officials retained the Chester County Planning Commission to assist them with updating their 1970 zoning ordinance. The ordinance update provided support for the implementation of the borough's revitalization plans, brought the ordinance into conformity with current planning practices, addressed nonconforming uses in the borough, updated the zoning map, and addressed land uses not envisioned when the plan was first developed. West Grove Borough adopted the zoning update in 2015, which was funded by the borough and an in-kind VPP grant for planning services. View Ordinances