Norristown, Pennsylvania
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Stormwater Authority
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Stormwater Authority
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Stormwater Authority
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Stormwater Authority
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Recent meetings
Stormwater Authority
The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority will hold a regular board meeting to approve minutes from April and May 2026 meetings and receive a finance department update. The agenda consists of procedural items and public comments; no major decisions or proposals are listed.
- Approval of minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting
- Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting
- Finance Department update
Zoning Hearing Board
Norristown's Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on 11 applications for variances and special exceptions, including requests for duplexes, a triplex restoration, a dead storage facility, and sign and parking variances. The board will decide whether to grant relief from zoning code requirements in R-2 Residential, Town Center II, and Commercial Retail districts.
- Variance for a dead storage facility at 307 E. Airy St. in Town Center II District (20-26)
- Variance to permit a duplex at 705 Chain St. in R-2 District (53-25)
- Variance to restore an abandoned triplex at 1733 Willow St. (12-26)
- Variance to allow two houses on one parcel at 524 Moore St. (30-26)
- Variance for freestanding sign and multiple wall signs at 1820 Markley St., Condo #3 (28-26)
Municipal Council
Norristown Municipal Council holds a work session to hear presentations on Synario’s financial modeling system and Markley Rehabilitation Center updates. Council will vote on several resolutions, including a $80,000 contract for internal control review, purchase of a 2030 Pierce Enforcer Pumper, bid awards for historic facade work and emergency sidewalk repair, and a $241,037 change order for the Sawmill Run Culvert Repair project.
- $80,000 professional services agreement with Plante & Moran for internal control review (Resolution 26-52)
- Purchase of one 2030 Pierce Enforcer Pumper (Resolution 26-47)
- Bid award of $38,900 to Urbina General Contractors for 104 E. Main Street Historic Facade Project (Resolution 26-48)
- Bid award of $327,000 to JPS Construction for 109 E. Main Street sidewalk repair, with waiver of intent-to-award phase (Resolution 26-49)
- Change Order No. 1 increasing Sawmill Run Culvert Repair project by $241,037 to a revised total of $1,360,037 (Resolution 26-51)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a preliminary/final land development plan for an addition to the existing elementary school at 1520 Arch Street, including eight new classrooms, flex learning spaces, and stormwater improvements. The commission will also discuss updates to its own bylaws.
- Preliminary/final land development plan review for school expansion at 1520 Arch Street by Norristown Area School District
- Proposed addition of eight classrooms, flex learning spaces, and supporting amenities
- Associated stormwater management improvements
- Discussion on updating Planning Commission bylaws
Stormwater Authority
Stormwater Authority
Municipal Council
The Municipal Council will vote on several items including a $500,000 state grant application for flood mitigation on Sawmill Creek, a property tax settlement for 1132 W. Main Street, and a new civilian support position in the police CID. They will also consider a traffic calming policy, appoint a new planning commission member, and receive presentations on a fire station feasibility study and the Civic Leadership Academy.
- Resolution 26-46: Temporary increase in compensation for interim municipal administrator and acting planning director
- Settlement stipulation for NASD property tax appeal at 1132 W. Main Street, increasing tax revenue
- Motion to establish a civilian Criminal Investigation Division support staff position in Norristown Police Department
- Resolution 26-39: Resident-Initiated Traffic Calming Program Policy
- Resolution 26-45: Authorization to apply for $500,000 DCED Flood Mitigation Grant for Sawmill Creek Culvert Phase III
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on 12 variance and special exception requests. The most notable is a request by Norristown Hospitality Center to operate a business office providing services to homeless individuals in the Town Center II District, a use not currently permitted there. Other items include requests for duplexes, restoration of abandoned multi-family dwellings, an adult daycare, a dead storage facility, and a house of worship on an undersized lot.
- Variance to permit homeless services office at 449 E. Lafayette St. (Norristown Hospitality Center)
- Floodplain variance for property at 247 W. Lafayette St. (Prosperity Properties LLC)
- Variance to permit a duplex in R-2 Residence District at 705 Chain St.
- Variance to permit adult daycare in Commercial Retail District at 306 W. Logan St.
- Special exception for house of worship on undersized lot at 336 & 338 E. Airy St.
Municipal Council
The Norristown Municipal Council will consider a zoning text amendment to allow 36 townhomes at 722 Sandy Hill Road and hear presentations on a data center ordinance, a house of worship at 336–338 E. Airy Street, and the 2026 Montco Forever Green grant program. Resolutions include renewing the municipal website and 311 system for $55,119.27, purchasing two camera trailers for emergency use, and ratifying a $175,000 fitness court equipment purchase for Elmwood Park. The council will also vote on an appeal of a use variance at 1314–1316 DeKalb Street.
- Resolution to renew CivicPlus website, SeeClickFix 311, and civic engagement platforms for $55,119.27
- Proposed 36-townhome development at 722 Sandy Hill requiring Zoning Text Amendment to MR district
- Ordinance 26-04 to establish regulations for Data Centers in the HI Heavy Industrial District
- Resolution to ratify $175,000 purchase of Fitness Court equipment for Elmwood Park from National Fitness Campaign LP
- Ordinance 26-02 to amend window signage regulations to restrict visual obstructions in storefront windows
Design Review Board
The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for May 13, 2026, at 7:00 pm has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
The Norristown Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 12, 2026 has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.
Stormwater Authority
The Norristown Municipal Stormwater Authority is holding a board meeting to discuss a legal update on a recent court ruling and receive an engineer update on Pennoni projects. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of minutes and public comments.
- Legal Update: Update on Court Ruling and Initial Review
- Engineer Update: Pennoni Project Updates for Board Review
- Motion to approve minutes from prior meeting
- Public comments period
Stormwater Authority
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board will conduct public hearings on several applications regarding property use and dimensional changes. These include requests to permit duplexes, restore abandoned multi-family dwellings, and expand a school building.
- Variance to permit a duplex at 705 Chain St.
- Variance to permit a duplex at 541 Swede St.
- Variance and special exception for Norristown Area School District at 1520 Arch St. regarding impervious coverage and building expansion
- Variance to permit a business office for services for people experiencing homelessness at 449 E. Lafayette St.
- Variance to permit the use of an abandoned quadraplex at 42 E. Jacoby St.
Municipal Council
The council will hear a presentation on the DCED Fire Service Study, administer the oath of office to Corporal Edward Todd, and vote on resolutions for handicapped parking, a $60,700 change order for the Poley Skate Park project, and a resident-initiated traffic calming policy.
- DCED Fire Service Study presentation
- Oath of Office for Corporal Edward Todd
- Resolution 26-40 to establish/remove handicapped parking
- Change order of $60,700 for Poley Skate Park project (total $306,700)
- Resolution 26-39 approving Traffic Calming Program Policy
Zoning Hearing Board
The Norristown Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on 22 applications for variances and special exceptions. Items include requests to allow multi-family dwellings, commercial uses, and a school expansion in a floodplain. The board will also consider an adult daycare and an office serving homeless individuals.
- Norristown Area School District seeks variance to increase impervious coverage to 50% and expand a school building within the floodplain at 1520 Arch St.
- Familiar Roads Home HealthCare Agency requests a variance for an adult daycare at 306 W. Logan St.
- Norristown Hospitality Center seeks a variance to operate a professional office for homeless services at 449 E. Lafayette St.
- VM Realty requests variances to permit 12 residential units each at 1314 and 1316 DeKalb St. in the OCR District.
- Multiple requests to allow duplexes, triplexes, and quadraplexes in R-2 Residential Districts, including at 705 Chain St., 721 Violet St., and 42 E. Jacoby St.
Municipal Council
The Norristown Municipal Council will hold a work session including public hearings on three zoning ordinance amendments: restricting amusement devices/arcades, regulating window signage, and creating standards for smoke/vape shops. Other items include a police officer promotion, a stormwater agreement amendment, and reallocation of ARPA funds for a fitness court. The meeting also covers departmental updates and a resolution for firefighter health screenings.
- Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 26-01 restricting amusement devices/arcades to CR district by conditional use
- Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 26-02 regulating window signage (merchandise within 5 ft of glass)
- Public hearing and adoption vote on Ordinance 26-03 creating ‘Significant Tobacco Retailer’ use and restricting smoke/vape shops to CR by conditional use
- Resolution 26-33 to promote Officer William Klinger to corporal
- Resolution 26-37 reclassifying ARPA funds for National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court installation
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
The Norristown Planning Commission will review three proposed zoning amendments at its April 14 meeting. The ordinances would restrict amusement devices/arcades, regulate storefront window signage, and create new rules for smoke and vape shops. The commission discusses but does not vote on final adoption; its recommendations go to the Municipal Council.
- Review of Ordinance 26-01 to eliminate amusement devices/arcades as permitted primary uses and allow them only by conditional use in the Commercial Retail (CR) District
- Review of Ordinance 26-02 to classify merchandise and fixtures within a specified distance of first-floor glass as window signage, aiming to improve visibility and public safety
- Review of Ordinance 26-03 to define 'Significant Tobacco Retailer' and permit smoke shops, vape shops, and hookah bars only by conditional use in the CR District with locational and safety standards
Planning Commission
Municipal Council
The council will vote on several resolutions including a $1,339,397.90 paving contract to James D. Morrissey, Inc., a $30,250 summer concert series production contract, and police department items such as a security camera expansion and a grant application for violence intervention. Also on the agenda are approvals for destroying HR and Public Works documents and a HARB certificate.
- Resolution 26-30: Award $1,339,397.90 paving contract to James D. Morrissey, Inc. for the 2026 Milling and Paving Re-Bid Project
- Resolution 26-26: Authorize $30,250 engagement of Rotation Production Services for the Summer Concert Series
- Resolution 26-27: Approve purchase agreement with Integrated Security Solutions for one additional security camera and wireless infrastructure expansion (Phase 4)
- Motion to collaborate with Montgomery County District Attorney's Office to apply for VIP2 grant for violence intervention
- Resolution 26-28: Approve MOU with Exploring youth leadership program