Bally's and Bechtelsville's strengths and weaknesses are the basis for preparing a plan to guide the two boroughs' future development and preservation. This comprehensive plan contains recommendations for guiding future development and for preserving the historic, natural and cultural resources.
Plan Components (.PDF)
Cover Page, Members, Acknowledgements, Table of Contents
Chapter I - Regional Location and Setting
Chapter II - Presence of the Past
Chapter III - Natural Features
Chapter IV - Government Profile and Municipal Finances
Chapter V - Population, Housing and Employment
Chapter VI - Existing Land Use
Chapter VII - Community Facilities and Services
Chapter VIII - Circulation
Chapter IX - Summary of Assets and Concerns
Chapter X - Bally Within the Region
Chapter XI - Goals
Chapter XII - Land Use and Housing Plan
Chapter XIII - Natural Features Plan
Chapter XIV - Historic Resources Plan
Chapter XV - Circulation Plan
Chapter XVI - Community Facilities and Services Plan
Chapter XVII - Parks and Recreation Plan
Chapter XVIII- Economic Development Plan
Chapter XIX - Energy Conservation Plan
Chapter XX - Implementing the Plan
Chapter XXI - Popular Funding Sources
Maps (.PDF)
Historic and Cultural Resources-Bally
Historic and Cultural Resources-Bechtelsville
Hydrology-Bally
Hydrology-Bechtelsville
Natural Features-Bally
Natural Features-Bechtelsville
Soil Suitability for On-Site Septic Systems-Bally
Soil Suitability for On-Site Septic Systems-Bechtelsville
Agricultural Soils-Bally
Agricultural Soils-Bechtelsville
Existing Land Use-Bally
Existing Land Use-Bechtelsville
Existing Land Use Along Main Street-Bally
Community Facilities-Bally
Community Facilities-Bechtelsville
Future Land Use Plan-Bally
Future Land Use Plan-Bechtelsville
Circulation Plan-Bally
Circulation Plan-Bechtelsville
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