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County Role
Montgomery County does not control zoning or local
land development; the county does, however, play a
significant role by:
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Providing planning advice and technical services to
local municipalities.
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Prioritizing state transportation improvements for
the county. The county also owns many roads and
bridges and issues highway occupancy permits for
its roads.
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Supporting economic development projects.
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Maintaining county parks and building regional trails.
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Providing affordable housing.
The county’s major focus is on the court system, property
records, and social services.
FIGURE 140:
Delaware River Basin Commission Area
The county courthouse is in Norristown.
Central Perkiomen Valley Park
Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Montgomery
Bucks
Chester
Delaware
Philadelphia
Mercer
Burlington
Camden
Gloucester
DRBC Service Area
DVRPC Region within DRBC Area
Sources: Delaware Valley
Regional Planning
Commission, Delaware River
Basin Commission
