West Whiteland supervisors unanimously voted recently to approve an ordinance that limits the number of units per acre, and the type of housing units allowed, at the 75-acre Exton Square property. But the new ordinance might be too late to prevent the plans of the equitable owner of the mall property, which call for the construction of 375 apartments and 243 multi-family units, along with commercial, restaurants, retail and professional office uses. “It is important to note that the master plan was submitted to the township on Feb. 10, before the effective date of the zoning ordinance amendment,” according to a township notice. “For that reason, Abrams’ plan is not subject to that amendment, but — as required by state law — it will be reviewed in accordance with the land development regulations in effect at the time of submission.” The dilapidated mall is located in a 643-acre Town Center zoning district (TC) and is slated for razing by the proposed builder. The new township ordinance forbids the size of such development. It calls for the construction of apartments only in TC districts, with life care facilities still permitted.
Source: Daily Local; 2/19/2025