Montgomery County · Hatfield Borough · MCPC #26-0094-001
41 N Market Street / CC District- Zoning Text Amendment
41 n market st, Hatfield Borough, PA · 15 homes, townhomes · 1.25 acres
About this project
Hatfield Borough is amending its Core Commercial District zoning to allow townhouses as a permitted use. Developer WB Homes plans to build 15 townhouse units at 41 North Market Street on a 1.25-acre downtown commercial site.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: Redundant conflict language in architectural standards, Missing pedestrian walkway standards to entrances, Side elevation requirements need clarification
- Applicant
- WB Homes Land Acquisitions L.P.
- Zoning
- CC
- Tax parcel
- 09-00-01348-00-2
- Cross street
- Union Street
- Approvals needed
- zoning ordinance amendment
Filing history
- 2026-04-07 · MCPC #26-0094-001 · Land Dev Plan, Sketch Plan · 15 homes
County review letters
2026-04-07 · HATFB 26-0094-001r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Hatfield Borough is changing its Core Commercial District rules so that townhouses can be built there as a permitted use. County records link this change to a proposal by WB Homes Land Acquisitions L.P. to build 15 townhouses at 41 North Market Street. The site is 1.25 acres in the downtown commercial area.
The records do not say what is on the site now. The text amendment has to be adopted before townhouses could be built there. After that, the developer would still need separate approval of its site plan.
A May 2026 borough council packet includes a draft ordinance allowing townhouses in this district under certain conditions. It says the county planning commission and the borough planning commission both recommended adoption. No news coverage, opposition or developer project page was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Fifteen new homes would add residents near downtown shops and services.
- Replacing commercial uses with housing could change the mix of activity in the downtown core.
- Traffic, parking, utility and school effects are not described in the available records and would be reviewed at the site-plan stage.
Where it stands
The zoning text amendment was under review in spring 2026, and a draft ordinance was in the borough council's May 2026 packet. Its final adoption was not confirmed in this research. After adoption, the developer would usually submit a land development plan for borough review.
- May 20, 2026 Borough council meeting packet includes the draft townhouse ordinance for the Core Commercial District.
- Apr 7, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project.
Want to weigh in? Hatfield Borough Council decides on the zoning amendment and later plan approvals, and residents can comment at its public meetings or in writing to the borough.
Who's behind it
WB Homes Land Acquisitions L.P.
Around the web
- May 20 2026 Borough Council Regular Meeting PacketHatfield Borough · May 20, 2026Contains a draft ordinance allowing townhouses in the Core Commercial District, noted as recommended for adoption by the county and borough planning commissions.
Planning terms explained
- Zoning text amendment
- A change to the wording of the zoning code, which affects every property in the district rather than one lot.
- Core Commercial District
- The downtown zoning area meant for shops, offices and other businesses.
- Permitted use
- A use allowed without special permission, provided the project meets the zoning rules.
- Land development plan
- The detailed site plan a builder submits for the borough to review before construction.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $5.5M
- ~210 roofing squares
- ~15 HVAC systems
- ~15 kitchens / 30+ bathrooms
- ~30,000 sq ft of finished living space
- ~1.2 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
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