MR District Zoning Text Amendment for 722 Sandy Street
Norristown
Summary
A developer is asking the town to change zoning rules in the MR District to build 36 new row homes at 722 Sandy Street. Council is deciding whether to move forward with advertising the ordinance for a public hearing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 20, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Will add new residential housing stock and increase local property tax revenues.
Prospective homebuyers looking for new housing options in Norristown.
Properties immediately adjacent to commercial or high-coverage institutional expansions.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Municipal Council - Oct 29, 2026
A developer is asking the town to change zoning rules in the MR District to build 36 new row homes at 722 Sandy Street. Council is deciding whether to move forward with advertising the ordinance for a public hearing.
Zoning Hearing Board - Oct 27, 2026
Commercial developers and community organizations are requesting dimensional variances and special exceptions for retail, daycare, worship, and community center expansions. These requests touch on building heights, lot coverage, and use regulations in commercial and residential zones.
Municipal Council - Oct 20, 2026
A developer is requesting an ordinance amendment to allow 36 row homes at 722 Sandy Street under the MR zoning district.
Norristown Gets Ahead of Data Center Boom With New Zoning Rules - MONTCO.Today
Norristown Gets Ahead of Data Center Boom With New Zoning Rules MONTCO.Today
Municipal Council - May 20, 2026
A developer wants to build 36 townhomes instead of a previously approved apartment building at 722 Sandy Hill Road. Council agreed to have staff draft a zoning text amendment to add rowhouse standards to the multi-family district.
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