1. This Month...
  2. CALENDARS
  3. Covid-19

  1. Borough of West Chester Zoning Code

    Borough Seal


    Chapter 112. Zoning


    Zoning Updates Executive Summary
    West Chester Zoning Draft
    West Chester Zoning Maps

  2. Zoning Hearing Board Public Hearings



    February 8, 2021 @ 5:30 PM - 148 East Gay Street - Public Notice
    February 8, 2021 @ 5:30 PM - 502 North Franklin Street - Public Notice


  3. nOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING:


    February 17, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M.
    Notice / Application 
    NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGES
    SPECIAL MEETINGS:
    The Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester will meet (Virtually) as follows in January & February, 2021:
    January 21, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
    February 24, 2021 @ 7:00 P.M.
    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
    Committee to Reestablish Rail Service 

    The West Chester Borough is looking for Borough residents to serve on the Committee to Reestablish Rail Service to West Chester. The purpose of the Committee is the reestablishment of rail service to West Chester, and to advise Borough Council on issues related to restoring commuter rail service.   The Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 P.M.   Additional information on the Committee can be found on their webpage, https://west-chester.com/430/West-Chester-Railroad, and in the Borough of West Chester Code, https://ecode360.com/6467928.   Please send a letter of interest and a copy of your resume to:  Dana DiDomenico at danad@west-chester.com



    NOTIFY ME SERVICE TO BE RETIRED ON JANUARY 25, 2020 AS WE MOVE TO READYCHESCO

    Effective January 25, 2021 we will be retiring our Notify Me service and moving over to Chester County's ReadyChesco notification service. The reason for this move is to simplify the notification & outreach services for our community. Once you sign up with ReadyChesco you will be able to choose what you want to be notified of - for both the Borough of West Chester and Chester County. All in one place!

    Learn more here.
  4. IMPORTANT RECYCLING INFORMATION

    The Borough will be tagging recycling items which do not comply with the recycling standards. Please be advised that plastic bags are not recyclable.  Please click here to learn more about the recycling standards.

  5. 2021 Budget - Graphic

  6. BOROUGH BUILDING CLOSED


    THE BOROUGH BUILDING WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE IN RESPONSE TO PREVENTATIVE MEASURES REGARDING COVID-19. THE BOROUGH BUILDING WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL DEPARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY PHONE AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS TO CONTINUE SERVING THE PUBLIC.
  7. PECO Replacing 100+ Poles

    Starting Wednesday, October 14th, PECO will be replacing numerous power poles throughout the Borough.  It is anticipated that the replacement of these poles, over 100 in total, will occur over the next 4 to 6 weeks.
  8. BOROUGH STREET LIGHT ISSUES

    BOROUGH RESIDENTS MAY ALREADY KNOW, WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE STREET LIGHTING AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH.  THE ISSUES INCLUDE LIGHTS NOT TURNING ON/OFF, FLICKERING, BRIGHTNESS OF LIGHTS, LIGHTS TURNING ON AT IRREGULAR HOURS, ETC.  THE INITIAL RESPONSE WAS TO TURN THESE NON-WORKING LIGHTS TO MANUAL FUNCTION, BUT THIS PROCESS WAS FOUND TO BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO SUSTAIN.  BOROUGH COUNCIL HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES AND THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN WORKING DILIGENTLY TO FIND A RESOLUTION TO THESE ISSUES. BULBS ARE NOT BURNING OUT, BUT RATHER THERE IS A MALFUNCTION WITH THE CONTROL SYSTEM ON THE INDIVIDUAL LIGHT POLES.  UNFORTUNATELY, NEITHER THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT NOR OUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR CAN TAKE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE MEASURES, AS THE SYSTEM REQUIRES A NEW SOFTWARE PLATFORM, THEREFORE THERE IS NO QUICK FIX.   THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT HAS IDENTIFIED A COMPANY THAT OFFERS A PRODUCT THAT IS EXPECTED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUES.  HAVING OVER 1,000 LIGHTS IN THE BOROUGH MAKES THE COST OF IMPLEMENTING THE CORRECTIVE MEASURE A VERY COSTLY ENDEAVOR.  ABOUT A DOZEN NODES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED, WHICH WILL BE INSTALLED TO CONDUCT A TEST OF THE PRODUCTS RELIABILITY.    IF SUCCESSFUL, PUBLIC WORKS INTENDS TO INCLUDE THE COST OF THE PRODUCT, ALONG WITH THE INSTALLATION COSTS, IN THE BUDGET FOR NEXT CALENDAR YEAR.  SO, A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM COULD TAKE US INTO THE SPRING OF NEXT YEAR.
  9. West Chester Current Events - Header
    This month's stories include:


    The new sewer rate takes place on February 1, 2021
     Notify Me Set to Retire as We Move to ReadyChesco for Notification Services 
    Borough Council Approves Resolution Accepting High Street Corridor Plan
     2021 Preliminary Budget Approved
     Help Us Help You with Request Tracker
    Non-Flushable Items Cause Problems in Sewer Systems

    Click here to Learn What is Happening in West Chester
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  10. webex_small

    This month our meetings will be made available through WebEx.
    You can learn more about using WebEx here.
    You can also contact our Chief Information Officer for additional information.
    We recommend sending in any questions for the meetings to webex@west-chester.com and we will be sure to address them at the meeting. 

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS


    By connecting to a virtual WebEx meeting you agree to the terms and conditions as described below.

    Any disruption to a meeting will result in the abuser being immediately expelled. If the abuse is harassing, threatening or otherwise intended to disrupt the meeting, legal action may be taken against the abuser. 

    JANUARY MEETING NOTICE


    Administration, Communication & Technology January 12, 2021 @ 5:30 PM *Cancelled* Agenda Attachments  
    Public Works January 12, 2021 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Attachments Watch
    Parking January 12, 2021 @ 6:30 PM  Agenda Attachments Watch
    Public Safety January 13, 2021 @ 5:30 PM Agenda Attachments Watch
    Finance & Revenue January 13, 2021 @ 6:00 PM Agenda Attachments Watch
    Smart Growth January 13, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda Attachments Watch
    Borough Council Worksession January 19, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments Watch
    Public Hearing-Chapter 104, "Vehicles & Traffic" January 20, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Notice Amendment Watch
    Borough Council Voting Session  January 20, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments Watch

    No Meeting in January
    No Meeting in January
    February 12, 2020 @ 6:00 PM 
    February 12, 2020 @ 6:00 PM 
    408-418-9388
    844-992-4726

  11. Boards & Commissions 

    Virtual Meetings

    Historical Commission January 21, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments WebEx or 408-418-9388  132-610-6309 
    Railroad Restoration Committee 
    		  January 21, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments  WebEx  or  408-418-9388 132-656-8135 
    Public Arts Commission  January 25, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments WebEx or 844-992-4726  132-644-5117 
    Planning Commission Meeting January 26, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda Attachments WebEx or    
    Sustainability Advisory Committee January 28, 2021 @ 6:30 PM Agenda Attachments WebEx or 844-992-4726  132-239-7307 
    Historical & Architectural Review Board  January 28, 2021 @ 7:00 PM Agenda Attachments WebEx or    

    408-418-9388
    844-992-4726