Planning & Zoning

Forms

Peruse the zoning applications and planning forms online.

Illegal Signs

There are numerous temporary signs posted throughout the township advertising many products and events: most of these signs are not permitted and should be removed.

Links

View important links from Planning and Zoning.

New Construction

Learn about what is required for new construction, additions, fences, and more.

Subdivision & Land Development

Subdivision and/or land development applications are required for many proposed improvements to the land. A subdivision plan is required whenever a landowner wants to divide his / her property to create more than one building lot.

Zoning District Size Regulations

Each zoning district also has bulk and height regulations that determine the buildable area of each lot.

Zoning Ordinance

The Township Zoning Ordinance divides the township into zoning districts to accommodate various types of development and uses of land.

Comprehensive Plan Update

Documents pertaining to the Comprehensive Plan Update.

Spring Mill Multi-Modal and Land Use Study

Here you will find documents pertaining to the Multi-Modal Connections Study of Washington Street and the Riverfront of Spring Mill Station. This was adopted in June 2022 to improve the junction of pedestrian, bicycle, vehicle, and commuter-train transportation options. This junction is located in the Spring Mill area of Whitemarsh, along the Schuylkill River, and the Schuylkill River Trail (SRT), the Manayunk/Norristown Line SEPTA suburban commuter regional rail station, and the main roads of Hector, Lee and Washington streets.

Interactive Zoning Map