Pottstown, PA

Zoning Hearing Board

The Pottstown Zoning Hearing Board will hold a business meeting and hearings on three variance applications. One application for a sign variance at 149 E. High Street has been continued to September 23, 2026. The board will also consider a daycare facility on Henry Street and a duplex conversion on N. York Street.

• Application 11-2026: Atif Munir seeks variance for additional illuminated sign at 149 E. High Street (continued to Sept 23, 2026)
• Application 13-2026: Capability Consulting Group LLC seeks variance for daycare/early learning facility at 0 Henry Street (vacant lot, ~28,592 sq ft)
• Application 15-2026: Ravikiran Venigalla seeks variances to convert single-family twin at 268 N. York Street into duplex with 2 parking spaces and a unit under 800 sq ft

Land Bank Board

The Pottstown Land Bank Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, reviewing finances, and receiving an administrator's report. They will also discuss updates on judicial and sheriff's sales for specific properties, and consider new business regarding upcoming sales and deposit instructions.

• Update on August Judicial Sale for 76 N Adams
• Update on August Sheriff's Sale scheduled for August 26
• Property update for 421 Hale Street
• Property update for 633 Walnut Street
• Discussion of September 30 and October 28 Sheriff's Sales including deposit instructions

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Borough Planning Commission is meeting to approve July meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old business items. Two development projects, 79 N. Hanover/148 Chestnut and Coolidge Commons, have extended 90-day review periods due to resubmissions. The commission will also address the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and Keim Street Bridge comments.

• 79 N. Hanover/148 Chestnut review period extended to 11/2/2026
• Coolidge Commons review period extended to 09/15/2026
• Keim Street Bridge comments discussion
• Blighted Property Committee update
• Pottstown Regional Planning discussion

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 13, 2026, and reports from the chairperson, with no finance report. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific new business or old business listed.

• Approve meeting minutes of January 13, 2026
• No finance report
• Chairperson's report on events and programs
• Public comments from citizens present

Council Meeting

The Pottstown Borough Council will consider several items, including a $472,100 paving contract, three zoning hearing board applications, and a resolution for PennDOT capital funding. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, a mid-year budget adjustment, and a street closure for a yard sale.

• Bid award for 2026 Paving Contract to Sacks & Sons, Inc. for $472,100
• ZHB Application #11-2026: 149 E. High Street – variances for existing second wall sign
• ZHB Application #13-2026: 0 Henry Street – variances for daycare use
• ZHB Application #15-2026: 268 N. York Street – parking and living area variances for duplex conversion
• Resolution to authorize PennDOT capital funding application and local match

Council Committee of the Whole

The Pottstown Council Committee of the Whole will discuss mid-year budget adjustments, award a 2026 paving contract, and consider zoning changes at 0 Henry Street, 268 N. York Street, and 149 E. High Street. The meeting also includes reports from subcommittees and boards, a street closure request, and upcoming board vacancies.

• Mid-year budget adjustments for 2026
• Bid award for 2026 paving contract (mill and overlay)
• Zoning item at 0 Henry Street
• Zoning item at 268 N. York Street
• Zoning item at 149 E. High Street

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will hold a regular meeting including public comment, minutes approval, financial report, and administrator's report. They will review pre-screening applications for information only, discuss unfinished business including August judicial/sheriff's sales and property updates for 421 Hale Street and 633 Walnut Street, and consider new business for September and October sheriff's sales.

• Pre-screening applications presented for information only
• August judicial/sheriff's sales title search review
• Property update on 421 Hale Street
• Property update on 633 Walnut Street
• September & October sheriff's sales as new business

Zoning Hearing Board

The Pottstown Zoning Hearing Board will hold a business meeting and public hearing on two applications. Applicant Daniello Matteo seeks a variance to allow parking in the front yard at 324 Chestnut Street in the Neighborhood Residential district. Applicant Jordan Corson requests a variance from Section 507.6.C and appeals a March 27, 2026 Zoning Officer's determination regarding 369 South Street in the Traditional Town Neighborhood district. Public comment will be taken before the hearing concludes.

• Variance request to allow front-yard parking at 324 Chestnut Street (NR district)
• Variance request and appeal of Zoning Officer's determination for 369 South Street (TTN district)
• Public comment period scheduled
• Two zoning applications (09-2026 and 10-2026) to be heard

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority will meet on July 21, 2026 at the Borough Hall. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, public comment, approval of the May 19, 2026 minutes, and several staff reports. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of a proposed Water Service Line Ordinance. No decision outcome is indicated in the agenda.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
• Discussion on Water Service Line Ordinance

Historic Architectural Review

The Historic Architectural Review Board will consider a proposal for six new condos at 79 N. Hanover St. The board will also review administrative approvals for siding and shingle replacements.

• Construction of six new condos at 79 N. Hanover St.
• Siding repair and replacement at 69 N. Hanover St.
• Asphalt shingle replacement at 62 N. Franklin St.

Planning Commission

The commission will review meeting minutes and hear public comments. The agenda includes updates on the Coolidge Commons review period and discussions regarding the Keim Street Bridge.

• 79 N. Hanover/148 Chestnut 90-day review period
• Coolidge Commons extended review period through 08/18/2026
• Keim Street Bridge comments

The Pottstown Borough Planning Commission unanimously approved the final plan for the 79 N. Hanover/148 Chestnut project, following discussion of trash, landscaping, parking, and a brick wall screening. The applicant noted units would be sold individually with an HOA, and Chestnut Street would be milled and overlayed. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included routine approval of prior minutes and updates on regional planning and the Keim Street Bridge.

• Approved June 17, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 79 N. Hanover/148 Chestnut final plan (unanimous)

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission is meeting on July 14, 2026, but the agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, approval of previous minutes, and reports. No substantive business, proposals, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is expected to be largely administrative.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 2026
• Finance report: none
• No old business or new business listed
• Comments from citizens and commissioners scheduled
• 2026 meeting dates confirmed through December

Council Meeting

The Council will consider several items including a street paving plan, zoning ordinance amendments, and various land development applications. The meeting also includes the review of annual audit reports for the Borough and the Borough Authority.

• Public hearing for SALDO/Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Borough Audit Report for year ended December 31, 2025
• Pottstown Borough Authority Audit Report for year ended December 31, 2025
• Land development plan approval for 377 Circle of Progress Drive
• Street closure request for National Night Out on North Washington Street

The Pottstown Borough Council adopted the advertised SALDO/Zoning Ordinance amendment, granted conditional use approval for a learning center at 149-151 King Street, and approved the 2026 Paving Plan. The consent agenda was approved, including audits, a tax service agreement amendment, and a land development plan. No action was taken on two ZHB applications, and Tracy Purdy was appointed as an alternate Planning Commission member.

• Adopted SALDO/Zoning Ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Granted conditional use for learning center at 149-151 King Street (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Paving Plan (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including audits and land development plan (6-0)
• Appointed Tracy Purdy as alternate Planning Commission member (6-0)
• No action taken on ZHB application #09-2026 for 324 W. Chestnut Street
• No action taken on ZHB application #10-2026 for 369 South Street

Council Committee of the Whole

The meeting begins with a conditional use hearing at 149 King Street at 6:30 PM, followed by the Committee of the Whole at 7:00 PM. The council will hear a presentation from Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele, review the 2026 paving plan, and vote on the 2025 audit. Other business includes zoning items, a tax service agreement with the school district, and a street closure request for National Night Out.

• Conditional use hearing at 149 King St.
• Presentation by Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele
• 2026 Paving Plan presentation
• 2025 audit approval (Borough and Authority)
• Tax Service Agreement with Pottstown School District

The Committee of the Whole reviewed the 2026 paving plan for 2.16 miles of Borough roads, noted completed audits with zero findings, and discussed zoning applications for 369 South Street and 324 Chestnut Street. A proposed tax service agreement with the school district would reduce the district's contribution by $12,000 annually. No formal votes were taken; items are slated for future action.

• Reviewed 2026 paving plan for 2.16 miles of Borough-owned roads
• Noted 2025 Borough and Authority audits completed with zero findings
• Discussed zoning application for 369 South Street (shed setback variance)
• Discussed zoning application for 324 Chestnut Street (parking variances)
• Discussed land development application for 377 Circle of Progress (12,450 sq ft office/warehouse)
• Proposed tax service agreement with school district to reduce contribution by $12,000 annually
• Reviewed Land Bank policy changes including purchaser rejection criteria and virtual comment pre-registration
• Discussed street closure request for National Night Out on August 4, 2026

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee holds its regular June meeting, covering approval of minutes, a treasurer's report on the Yeck Foundation grant, and updates from county planners and the committee's planner. Old business includes finalizing a promotional rack card and planning the Putt for Parks fundraiser, including sponsor outreach and prizes.

• Receipt and distribution of Yeck Foundation grant
• Review and approval of May 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Old business: PARRC rack card design (S. Kriczky)
• Old business: Putt for Parks — communications with sponsors and prizes
• Monthly planner report and grants report from T. McCloskey

Land Bank Board

The Pottstown Land Bank Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of minutes, and financial reports. They will discuss unfinished business including 421 Hale Street and an update on 633 Walnut Street. New business includes the August Judicial Sale. The meeting is largely procedural with informational items.

• Pre-screening applications discussed as information only
• Unfinished business: 421 Hale Street
• Property update: 633 Walnut Street
• New business: August Judicial Sale

The Board approved the payment of several bills and the May 25, 2026, meeting minutes. Members authorized the solicitor's office to conduct title searches on four properties listed for upcoming Judicial and Sheriff's sales. The Board also received progress updates on properties at 421 Hale and 633 Walnut.

• Approved May 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved financial report with ending balance of $201,007.46
• Approved payment of bills totaling $3,250.20
• Approved title searches for four properties listed for August Judicial and Sheriff's sales

Historic Architectural Review

The Historic Architectural Review Board will consider several applications for work in Pottstown's historic district. The main items include construction of six new condos at 79 N. Hanover St., a sign and lighting at 130 King St., and a sign on pillars at 1200 High St. Three additional items were administratively approved: a shed at 1028 High St., a fence replacement at 1017 High St., and a railing at 256 Walnut St. The board will also approve minutes and take public comments.

• New condos at 79 N. Hanover St.
• Sign and lighting at 130 King St.
• Sign on pillars at 1200 High St.
• Shed at 1028 High St. (administratively approved)
• Fence replacement at 1017 High St. (administratively approved)

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Planning Commission will review meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss two 90-day review period extensions for 377 Circle of Progress and Coolidge Commons. Old business includes updates on the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and Keim Street Bridge comments. New business features a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for the Notary Block and a conditional use application for 149 King Street.

• 90-day review period extension for 377 Circle of Progress to 9/30/2026
• 90-day review period extension for Coolidge Commons to 07/19/2026
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Notary Block
• Conditional Use Application - 149 King Street
• Discussion of Keim Street Bridge comments

Human Relations Commission

The Pottstown Human Relations Commission will hold a routine meeting. The only action item is approving the minutes from January 13, 2026. The agenda includes reports from the chairperson and finance (none), and opportunities for citizen comments.

• Approve meeting minutes of January 13, 2026
• Zero financial report submitted
• Discussion of events/programs and old/new business
• Citizen comments period scheduled

Council Meeting

Pottstown Borough Council will consider amending the residential rental ordinance to require third-party inspections and vote on a $548,450 contract for Goose and Tanyard Run repair. The consent agenda includes fee increases, a police vehicle sale, and approval of the PART transit budget.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Code Enforcement) and Chapter 11 (Housing) for third-party rental inspections
• Award of $548,450 repair bid for Goose and Tanyard Run to National Gunite, LLC
• Fee schedule amendment raising Tax Certification fees from $36 to $60 retroactive to May 11
• Land development application at 658 Jefferson Avenue for subdivision into two lots and twin homes
• Approval of PART FY26-27 operating budget and local match resolution

The Borough Council approved several items via consent agenda, including a fee schedule increase and a police vehicle bid. The council also passed a residential rental ordinance amendment and a resolution regarding land development at 658 Jefferson Avenue.

• Adopted May 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Increased Tax Certification fees from $36.00 to $60.00 (5-0)
• Adopted Council's Meeting Rules of Order (5-0)
• Awarded Police Vehicle Bid for 2008 Ford Expedition to Matthew Marone for $4,950.00 (5-0)
• Requested Civil Service Commission test for Lieutenant rank (5-0)
• Awarded Goose and Tanyard Run Repair Bid to National Shotcrete, LLC for $548,450 (5-0)
• Approved PART FY26-27 Operating Budget (5-0)
• Adopted local match resolution for PART financial assistance (5-0)

Council Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss a land development proposal at 658 Jefferson Street, a police vehicle bid for a 2008 Ford Expedition, and the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) budget for FY26-27 along with a local match resolution. Other items include an alcohol consumption request for Ride for the River, a street closure for the Big Boy Locomotive event, and HARB certificates of appropriateness for multiple properties. For the upcoming regular meeting, the Council will consider a fee schedule amendment for tax certification increases and a rental ordinance amendment regarding third-party inspectors.

• Land development proposal at 658 Jefferson
• Police vehicle bid for 2008 Ford Expedition
• PART FY26-27 budget and local match resolution
• Alcohol consumption request for Ride for the River
• HARB certificates of appropriateness for 10 properties including 1028 High St., 76 N. Charlotte St., and others

The Committee of the Whole reviewed several items including a local match for rapid transit and upcoming street closures for the Big Boy Locomotive visit. Discussions included land development at 658 Jefferson Street and various board vacancies.

• Reviewed $6,733 Borough capital contribution for PART operating expenses
• Reviewed subdivision application for 658 Jefferson Street
• Reviewed police vehicle rebid
• Reviewed Civil Service Commission request for Lieutenant promotional process
• Reviewed Goose and Tanyard Run Repair Project contract recommendation
• Reviewed alcohol consumption request for Ride for the River event
• Reviewed street closure and lot use request for Big Boy Locomotive stop
• Reviewed HARB Certificates of Appropriateness

Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee

The Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee meets for routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report with a foundation grant and PayPal payment, and discussion of the 2026 Putt for Parks minigolf tournament and NRPA conference. Several items are tabled or under review.

• Receipt and distribution of Yeck Foundation grant
• TCN Membership Fee discussion
• Borough PayPal payment request
• 2026 Putt for Parks Minigolf Tournament
• Draft donor letter for PARRC Foundation

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold hearings on two applications. The first is an appeal by Baljit S. Multani of a zoning officer's denial to permit a convenience store at 415 W. High Street, due to proximity to another convenience store. The second is a variance request by The Wyndcroft School Inc. to install freestanding poles with banner/flag signs along the 1300 block of Wilson Street.

• Appeal 07-2026: Baljit S. Multani challenges denial of convenience store permit at 415 W. High Street (proximity violation §320.4.B)
• Appeal 08-2026: Wyndcroft School seeks variance for four 12-ft high freestanding poles with banner/flag signs (12 sq ft each) on Wilson Street
• Properties involved: 415 W. High Street (Downtown District), 415 Rosedale Drive and 1301 Wilson Street (Neighborhood Residential District)

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will review financial reports and administrator updates. The agenda includes discussions on properties at 421 Hale Street and 633 Walnut Street, as well as a vote on policies and procedures.

• Property update: 421 Hale Street
• Property update: 633 Walnut Street
• Approval of Policies & Procedures
• Land Bank Pre-Screening Applications (Information Only)

The board approved the April 2026 minutes and financial report, which showed a closing balance of $204,367.46. They also approved paying bills totaling $11,228.60 and authorized the solicitor to send policy revisions to the Borough's solicitor.

• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes
• Approved financial report (closing balance: $204,367.46)
• Approved payment of bills ($11,228.60 total)
• Authorized solicitor to send policy revisions to Borough solicitor
• Tabled 421 Hale property until next month
• No action required on 633 Walnut Street

Blighted Property Review Committee

The Blighted Property Review Committee will conduct a bus tour of five identified properties (452 N. Charlotte Street, 1312 Queen Street, 11 Chestnut Street, 253 Chestnut Street, 1143 South Street) as part of its regular review. The meeting includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and general discussion.

• Bus tour of 452 N. Charlotte Street
• Bus tour of 1312 Queen Street
• Bus tour of 11 Chestnut Street
• Bus tour of 253 Chestnut Street
• Bus tour of 1143 South Street

Historic Architectural Review

The Pottstown Historic Architectural Review Board will consider two applications: installing a sign on existing pillars at 1200 High Street for Nedelle's notary tag and titles, and restoring wood dormers and windows at 71 N. Hanover Street due to fire damage. The board also notes two administratively approved roof replacements at 65 King Street and 714 High Street. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes, old and new business, and public comments.

• Install sign on existing pillars at 1200 High St. for Nedelle’s notary tag and titles
• Restore wood dormers and wood windows at 71 N. Hanover St. due to fire damage, matching original
• Administratively approved: replace asphalt shingles and rubber roof with shingles and new EPDM system at 65 King St.
• Administratively approved: remove existing roof, install new tapered insulation and 60 mil TPO at 714 High St.

Planning Commission

The Pottstown Planning Commission will review and potentially act on the extension of the 90-day review period for Coolidge Commons, which has been extended until June 19, 2026. The commission will also note a requested extension for 377 Circle of Progress, though that item will not be presented this month. Old business includes updates from the Blighted Property Committee, Pottstown Regional Planning, and comments on the Keim Street Bridge.

• Coolidge Commons: 90-day review period extended to 06/19/2026
• 377 Circle of Progress: extension request noted, not presented this month
• Keim Street Bridge comments under old business
• Blighted Property Committee update
• Pottstown Regional Planning discussion

The Pottstown Borough Planning Commission approved the April 15, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the Coolidge Commons development application. Other items such as blight, regional planning and infrastructure updates were discussed but no formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on Coolidge Commons application

Pottstown Borough Authority

The Pottstown Borough Authority will discuss and possibly approve a $468,855 contract (NOITA) for Contract No. LR-3 under the Phase 3 LSR Project, and conditionally approve a Notice to Proceed upon solicitor and engineer review. Other business includes discussion of a Water Service Line Ordinance, approval of the 2025 Authority Audit, and an EPA offer for an expedited settlement action at the Pottstown Water Filtration Plant.

• Discussion and possible approval of NOITA for Contract No. LR-3 under Phase 3 LSR Project for $468,855.00
• Discussion and possible conditional approval of Notice to Proceed for Contract No. LR-3 for $468,855.00
• Discussion on Water Service Line Ordinance
• Approval of 2025 Authority Audit
• EPA Offer for Expedited Settlement Action - Pottstown Water Filtration Plant

The Pottstown Borough Authority approved a $468,855 contract (NOITA) for Contract No. LR-3 under the Phase 3 LSR Project, and conditionally approved the Notice to Proceed upon solicitor and engineer review. The board also approved the 2025 audit with zero findings, directed staff to draft ordinance language clarifying water service line ownership, and discussed an EPA settlement offer for the water filtration plant. No public comment was received.

• Approved NOITA for Contract No. LR-3 under Phase 3 LSR Project for $468,855 (4-0)
• Conditionally approved Notice to Proceed for Contract No. LR-3 under Phase 3 LSR Project for $468,855, pending solicitor and engineer review (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Authority Audit with zero findings (4-0)
• Directed staff to work with Solicitor and Engineer to develop proposed ordinance language on water service line ownership and maintenance
• Discussed EPA offer for expedited settlement action at Pottstown Water Filtration Plant; staff authorized to sign and execute the document

Human Relations Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The commission will approve minutes from January 13, 2026, and review upcoming meeting dates.

Council Meeting

The Pottstown Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing 14 items, including zoning and land development ordinance amendments, land development approvals, fee changes, and event requests. New business includes a conditional use application for a residential conversion at 404 N. Charlotte Street and a possible action on a zoning hearing board application for sign variances at Wyndcroft School. Public comment is limited to residents and taxpayers.

• Zoning ordinance amendment to remove the 'similar uses' catch-all in six overlay districts, with a public hearing to be advertised
• Preliminary/final approval for 504-512 Chestnut Street land development with $26,820 open space fee and $5,500 tree fee
• Police vehicle bids awarded: 2020 Ford Explorer ($6,502), 2008 Ford Expedition ($5,000), and another 2020 Ford Explorer ($6,105)
• Tax certification fee increase from $36 to $60 per certification year
• Conditional use application to convert the rear first-floor commercial unit at 404 N. Charlotte Street to a third residential unit

Council approved a 14-item consent agenda including land development at 504-512 Chestnut St., police vehicle bids, and a fee increase. They granted conditional use approval for a residential unit conversion at 404 N. Charlotte St. (7-0). No action was taken on the Wyndcroft School signage variance. The third addendum to the Borough Manager's employment agreement was approved (6-1).

• Approved consent agenda (14 items) including land development at 504-512 Chestnut St., police vehicle bids, fee schedule increase, and event requests (7-0)
• Granted conditional use for The Psalms 204 LLC to convert commercial unit to residential at 404 N. Charlotte St. (7-0)
• Took no action on Wyndcroft School signage variance application (ZHB #08-2026)
• Approved third addendum to Borough Manager's employment agreement (6-1)
• Approved publishing proposed amendments to Council Meeting Rules for adoption at June meeting (7-0)