Darby Creek Trail Phase 2 Feasibility Study
Date Published: July 2022
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Abstract: The Darby Creek Trail Phase 2 Feasibility Study examined the possible alignments for a multi-use trail along Darby Creek from the endpoint of the existing trail in Kent County Park in Upper Darby Township and connecting to another existing trail south of the Baltimore Avenue / Scottdale Road intersection in Lansdowne. The report includes the results of property and right-of-way research, identified constraints and opportunities, traffic and safety impacts, environmental and other permitting requirements, and concept plans, narrative analyses, and cost estimates for five trail concept alternatives.
Geographic Area: Clifton Heights Borough, Upper Darby Township, Lansdowne Borough
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance
Date Published: August 3, 2016
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Abstract: The principal purpose of the Delaware County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) is to protect the health, safety and welfare of residents of the County. This document establishes reasonable standards of design and procedures for the orderly layout and development of land. The current 2016 County Ordinance is the governing subdivision and land development document for 21 of the County’s 49 municipalities. The August 3, 2016 adoption of this document replaced the previous 1981 SALDO.
The Appendices of this SALDO can be downloaded individually:
Subdivision and/or Land Development Agreement (MS Word); A user guide for SALDO Agreement (PDF)
Sketch Plan Checklist (PDF)
Preliminary Plan Checklist (PDF)
Final Plan Checklist (PDF)
Minor Subdivision and/or Land Development Checklist (PDF)
A one-page guide for the new SALDO can be found here, which provides an overview of the subdivision and land development process and outlines the new Ordinance. Planning Department staff are available to present on the SALDO by contacting us at the information below.
Geographic Area: Countywide (unless a local SALDO has been enacted)
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County 2035 Implementation Metrics Report
Date Published: November 2017
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Abstract: This report serves to measure the progress made in implementing Delaware County 2035, the County’s comprehensive plan. It is important to note that Delaware County 2035 is a long-range planning document and that this Implementation Metrics Report is not a final report; rather, it is the beginning of a process that will continue to monitor implementation progress and success of these plans. Delaware County 2035 recognizes the importance of strengthening partnerships to work together towards implementation of these plans. The information presented within will help to guide the County and its partners in prioritizing strategies to reach the goals identified in each component.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Volume III: County Parks and Recreation Plan
Delaware County Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan
Date Published: April 2015
Due to the size of this volume, it is separated into the following files for convenient download:
Chapter 2: Clayton County Park [13 mb]
Chapter 3: Glen Providence County Park [13 mb]
Chapter 4: Kent County Park [11.7 mb]
Chapter 5: Rose Tree County Park [13.4 mb]
Chapter 6: Smedley County Park [15.4 mb]
Chapter 7: Upland County Park [13.4 mb]
Appendices [1.8 mb]
Abstract:
The Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan serves as a guide and resource for countywide, multi-municipal, and municipal open space planning efforts. It examines the policies and trends identified in the Delaware County 2035 Land Use Framework Plan with particular regard to open space, recreation, and greenway needs and opportunities specific to the County.
Volume III specifically examines the Delaware County Parks and Recreation system, and includes long range site development drawings and accompanying narratives for several of the major County parks.
Geographic Area:
Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Volume II: Countywide Greenway Plan
Delaware County Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan
Date Published: April 2015
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Abstract: The Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan serves as a guide and resource for countywide, multi-municipal, and municipal open space planning efforts. It examines the policies and trends identified in the Delaware County 2035 Land Use Framework Plan with particular regard to open space, recreation, and greenway needs and opportunities specific to the County. Volume II identifies a countywide Primary Trail Network which connects recreational and cultural hubs via trails, as well as conservation greenways along stream corridors.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County 2035 Housing Plan
Date Published: October 2020
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Abstract: The Housing Plan is a long-range strategy to provide for adequate housing solutions for all citizens in Delaware County. The plan identifies existing conditions, needs and opportunities, and recommendations related to the County’s housing stock. It outlines actions to be taken over the course of the next fifteen years that are in line with the broader goals of Delaware County 2035, the County’s comprehensive plan.
This is a component of Delaware County 2035, the County’s comprehensive plan.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County 2035 Historic Preservation Plan
Date Published: January 2018
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Abstract: The Historic Preservation Plan intends to capture the essence of the variety of historic resources in the County and seeks to better understand how to best identify, prioritize, and protect them. The Plan incorporates information on known historic resources and countywide history, shares preservation planning strategies, and identifies actions that will further the role of the County and its municipalities as good stewards of our rich heritage, and help to incorporate historic resources into what makes our communities thrive.
This plan is a component of Delaware County 2035, the County’s comprehensive plan.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County 2035 Transportation Plan
Date Published: December 2017
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Abstract: The Transportation Plan provides a unified long-range vision for the movement of people and goods in Delaware County. It identifies existing conditions and examines transportation trends to provide recommendations to improve, expand, and integrate the county’s transportation network. The plan stresses the importance of creating a more multimodal transportation network that is safe, efficient, and reliable for all users.
This plan is a component of Delaware County 2035, the County’s comprehensive plan.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Delaware County 2035 Economic Development Plan
Date Published: March 2017
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Abstract: The Economic Development Plan outlines a long-range, placed-based strategy that builds upon the unique features of Delaware County. It identifies trends in industry, employment, and housing that affect the markets of the twenty-first century and connects them to an action plan tailored to the different types of places. The plan emphasizes the importance of maintaining the unique sense of place across the County as communities address the changing needs of a twenty-first-century economy.
It is a component of Delaware County 2035, the County’s comprehensive plan, and further details recommendations from Growing from Within: A Blueprint for Growth.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.
Volume I: Open Space and Recreation Plan
Delaware County Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan
Date Published: April 2015
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Abstract: The Open Space, Recreation, and Greenway Plan serves as a guide and resource for countywide, multi-municipal, and municipal open space planning efforts. It examines the policies and trends identified in the Delaware County 2035 Land Use Framework Plan with particular regard to open space, recreation, and greenway needs and opportunities specific to the County. Volume I provides a complete review of municipal, county, state, and federal open space within Delaware County. It includes an inventory of existing open spaces and natural resources, analysis of open space and recreational needs and opportunities, and an overview of implementation methods for municipalities and the County to utilize.
Geographic Area: Countywide
For more information or to order this report, contact the Department at 610-891-5200 or Planning_Department@co.delaware.pa.us.