Shade
Tree Program
Pottstown does not have the huge lawns of the suburbs
or the open fields of the countryside. We are densely
populated, with houses and other buildings placed close
to each other and to the street. If we want to bring
nature into our town, we must do it with shade trees.
Click
here to learn more about our Shade Tree Program.
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Pottstown
Historic District
Pottstown Council has established two historic districts
to protect the Borough’s oldest and most historic
buildings. Our goal is to ensure that any change to
the exterior of a building in the districts is compatible
with its historic appearance. This reinforces the districts’
historic character and maintains property values.
- Historic
District Ordinance (PDF - 233k)
- Historic
District Ordinance Appendix (PDF - 140k)
- Historic
District Renovation Guidelines (PDF - 1.9mb)
- Historic
District Map (PDF - 2.6mb)
To insure that your property
is within guidelines and that the work is appropriate,
you will need to complete the
Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
The historic Board also has specific
sign guidelines for the district, these will require
a HARB Sign Permit.
The
Borough of Pottstown has developed a comprehensive plan
to show how it wants to grow.
- Borough
of Pottstown Zoning Map
- Redevelopment
District Map
All rental
properties must be registered,
licensed, and have a Certificate of Occupancy. No
Certificate of Occupancy will be issued until the property
complies with the Property Maintenance Code.
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If you want to subdivide a property
or develop land, you will need to fill out a subdivision
and land development application.
To download the application, click
here. (1.7mb)
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