When West Chester Borough imposed a stormwater fee ordinance in 2017, West Chester University refused to pay. Saying the fee was a tax, the university took the position that it was exempt as part of the state higher education system. When West Chester Borough sued, the university sought to have the matter thrown out of …
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Judge rules against Philly’s assessments of high-rise condos with tax abatement
In a case that involved a few of the city’s most prominent luxury condo buildings, a judge has ruled that Philadelphia’s method for assigning land values to nearly 300 condo units with 10-year tax abatements was improper and not credible. Common Pleas Court Judge Idee C. Fox ordered the city to refund taxes to condo …
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Kennett Township adopts plan to become leader in open space
Kennett Township officials have adopted an ambitious open space plan that substantially increases its land-preservation goals. The plan raises the township’s former open-space goal from 20% to 30%. Other goals are to increase the amount of land devoted to active and passive recreation by 10 acres each, and to create decision-making criteria to help township …
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Chester County receives $3M to support affordable housing
Housing programs in Chester County will receive $3.08 million through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement fund. “These funds will allow our local organizations to continue providing their critical services, as well as expand in order to better serve our residents,” state Rep. Carolyn Comitta said in a press release. “Affordable housing is key to …
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