2006 Open Space Plan

Open Space Plan
The Open Space Plan sets in place the strategies to achieve the goal to protect and preserve the remaining undeveloped land, while directing higher-density development to locations where it will have the least impact. In addition, the plan calls for the creation of a comprehensive network of trails and greenways to improve pedestrian, and, where appropriate, bicycle access to parks, recreation areas, shopping districts, and riparian corridors both within and beyond the township.

The Whitemarsh Township Open Space Committee, including representative members from the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Environmental Advisory Board, Shade Tree Commission, Parks and Recreation Board and the Historical Architectural Review Board began to prepare the Open Space Plan in August 2003. Montgomery County Open Space Board final approval was granted on November 28, 2006 by Resolution 2006-67 and following a Public Hearing, the Whitemarsh Township Board of Supervisors adopted the plan at their regularly scheduled public meeting on December 21, 2006 by Resolution 2006-60.

Plan Documents

  1. A-Table of Contents (PDF)
  2. Chapter 1 Introduction (PDF)
  3. Chapter 2 Township Overview (PDF)
  4. Chapter 3.1 Existing Protected Lands (PDF)
  5. Chapter 3.2 Potentially Vulnerable Resources (PDF)
  6. Chapter 3.3 Potential Open Space Linkages (PDF)
  7. Chapter 3.4 Unprotected Resources (PDF)
  8. Chapter 3.5 Growth Area Forecast - 2015 (PDF)
  1. Chapter 3.6 Open Space Needs (PDF)
  2. Chapter 4 Vision and Goals (PDF)
  3. Chapter 5 Recommendations (PDF)
  4. Chapter 6 Regional Comparison (PDF)
  5. Chapter 7 Protection Policies and Methods (PDF)
  6. Chapter 8 Implementation (PDF)
  7. Chapter 9 Open Space Stewardship (PDF)

Appendices

  1. i-Appendix A 1996 Plan Audit (PDF)
  2. i-Appendix B Geology and Soils (PDF)
  3. i-Appendix C Zoning Districts (PDF)
  1. i-Appendix D Document Sources (PDF)
  2. i-Appendix E County Review and Township Response (PDF)
  3. i-Appendix F County Approval and Township Adoption (PDF)

Maps

  1. Map 04 Open Space Resources (PDF)
  2. Map 05 Geology (PDF)
  3. Map 06 Soils (PDF)
  4. Map 07 Agricultural Soils (PDF)
  5. Map 08 Topographic Features (PDF)
  6. Map 09 Watersheds (PDF)
  7. Map 10 Hydrologic Features (PDF)
  8. Map 11 Woodlands and Creeks (PDF)
  9. Map 12 Cultural and Historic Resources (PDF)
  10. Map 14 Pathways and Trails (PDF)
  11. Map 13 Existing Trails by District (PDF)
  12. Map 15 Proposed Trails by District (PDF)
  1. Map 16 Broad Axe District (PDF)
  2. Map 17 Central District (PDF)
  3. Map 18 Miquon Riverfront District (PDF)
  4. Map 19 Stenton Wissahickon District (PDF)
  5. Map 20 Buildout (PDF)
  6. Map 21 Broad Axe District Recommendations (PDF)
  7. Map 22 Central District Recommendations (PDF)
  8. Map 23 Miquon Riverfront District Recommendations (PDF)
  9. Map 24 Stenton Wissahickon District Recommendations (PDF)
  10. Map 25 Township-wide Recommendations (PDF)
  11. Map 26 Land Use (PDF)
  12. Map 27 Zoning (PDF)

Amendments to the Open Space Plan

  1. Resolution 2015-25 - Amended July 16, 2015
  2. Resolution 2013-29 - Amended July 25, 2013
  3. Resolution 2013-15 - Amended March 14, 2013
  1. Resolution 2012-26 - Amended August 16, 2012
  2. Resolution 2012-16 - Amended April 26, 2012