Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments in Phoenixville Borough.

LEGAL NOTICE

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. prevailing time, the Phoenixville Borough Council will conduct a public hearing to consider, and immediately thereafter during its regular meeting decide whether to enact an Ordinance of the Borough of Phoenixville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, amending the Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Phoenixville Chapter 27 “Zoning”, Part 2 “Definitions”, Section 202 “Definitions” To add a new Defined Term “Detention Center”; and further amending Part 3 “Zoning Districts”, Section 27-301 “Regulations and Standards applicable to all Zoning Districts”, Subsection 27-301.2.A.(1) to provide for Detention Centers as a Conditional Use in the “CD” Corridor Development District; and further amending Part 3 “Zoning Districts”, Section 27-301 “Regulations and Standards applicable to all Zoning Districts”, to add New Subsection 27-301.2.A.(2).(B) to establish Conditions Applicable to Detention Centers; and further amending Part 3 “Zoning Districts,” Section 27-301 “Regulations and Standards applicable to all Zoning Districts”, Subsection 27-301.2.B.(1) in order to remove conflicting language related to Industrial Uses Permitted in the “I” Industrial District; and further amending Part 3 “Zoning Districts,” Section 27-301 “Regulations and Standards applicable to all Zoning Districts”, Subsection 27-301.2.C.(1) in order to remove Auto Supply Store as a Permitted By Right Use in the “I” Industrial District; and further amending Part 4 “Design and Development Regulations”, Section 27-405 “Parking” to add new Subsection 27-405.4.F. in order to clarify required Parking Space Dimensions.   

Public participation at these hearings and meetings will occur through remote connections, via computer, tablet, smartphone or phone in supplement to in-person.  Telecommunications participation will allow any member of the public to indicate they would like to speak and offer comment during the public comment portion of the meetings. While participation in the hearing may also occur remotely, technological limitations may make remote participation in the hearing more difficult. Residents and taxpayers who wish to participate or listen to the meeting may call-in or log-in.  Directions for connection to and participation in the hearings and meetings will be published on the Borough's publicly accessible website at www.phoenixville.org.

Should you wish to attend these hearings and meetings and are a person with a disability requiring an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings or attend the meetings, please contact (610) 933-8801, to discuss how the Borough can best accommodate your needs.

A complete copy of the proposed ordinance amendment is posted on the Borough's website at. https://www.phoenixville.org/289/Legal-Notices-Ordinances-Hearings.  The proposed ordinance amendment may be examined at Phoenixville Borough Hall, Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. The office is closed from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.  Copies are also on file at the Chester County Law Library, 201 West Market Street, Suite 2400, West Chester and The Mercury at 24 North Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA. 

E. Jean Krack
Borough Manager
MERC Feb 23, March 2; 1a