The purpose of the RC - Retirement Community Overlay District
is to provide for the development of retirement communities in Norristown
that would provide for the development of a building or group of buildings
designed for and intended for occupancy by persons who are the age
55 and older as permitted under the Federal Fair Housing Act, which
development may include commercial/retail uses subject to the provisions
of this article, all of which will generate tax ratables for the Municipality
and which are in the best interests of the health, safety and welfare
of the residents of Norristown.
The RC - Retirement Community Overlay District shall apply only
to those areas designated by Norristown Municipal Council as being
appropriate for the establishment of a retirement community use, as
defined by this chapter. Furthermore, properties shall be declared
to be subject to the RC - Retirement Community Overlay District by
ordinance at the discretion of the Norristown Municipal Council.