Development in East Norriton

There's a LOT of development in East Norriton - over 25 projects!   Why are we allowing every little spot to be filled up?  And the TRAFFIC impacts - with a lot of cars traversing our township and our own traffic growth - it's only going to get worse.  Contact your township elected officials and come to township meetings to express your concerns!

Land Development & Construction Update

See what's going on in your neighborhood! Now you can learn about the status of the major development projects underway in East Norriton. The current report has a summary of over 25 properties, with bold text indicating the changes since the last monthly report. You can find this monthly report on the NEW township website under Departments/Code Enforcement. Click on the "Land Development & Construction Update" link in the middle of the paragraph.

Note: the Township Code is available online (searchable!).

East Norriton Township Comprehensive Plan

The East Norriton Comprehensive Plan is used as a guide for future development in the township. See it here (look at all 8 "pages" - called panels).

East Norriton Township Open Space Plan

There is an East Norriton Open Space Plan Committee.  Go to the county website to find the East Norriton Open Space Plan.

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IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW...LOCAL DEVELOPMENT ISSUES WILL BE POSTED HERE

Three locations/property owners have signed Lease Agreements with MC Outdoors, LLC.  Where they will build digital 48 ft. x 14 ft signs that could be up to 35 ft high. 

205 W. Germantown Pike - (at the start of Penn Square Shopping Ctr.)

229 W. Germantown Pike - (just after Penn Square Shopping Ctr.)

2938 DeKalb Pike - (across from the McDonalds)

PLEASE SAY NO BILLBOARDS!!!!

We need to spread the word.  Check out what residents in other townships are doing.  CLICK HERE

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Worcester Township Comprehensive Plan

Worcester Township recently adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan. Compare the difference of focus on maintaining open space over rampant development.

Montgomery County Plans

This page provides access to county and regional plans.

* Read about Norristown State Hospital:  Watch for more updates

Norristown State Hospital future


April 30, 2009: Fate of Norristown State Hospital remains up for debate - Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Norristown State Hospital - we need to make sure that residents are at the table when 'fate of the hospital' is discussed.