![]() ![]() This plan included 4,500 units built over 20 years. In 1995, Summit Ventures LLC picked up the plan and in 1998, Summit Ventures and the township committee at that time agreed on a General Development Plan for Weatherby. When the housing market fell in the late 70’s and early 80’s, the plan for Woolwich’s large tract development stalled. Officials apparently did not believe school taxes would be paid for by property taxes in 1973. Woolwich was to be the bedroom community for Logan’s commercial development. These areas were designated to have water and sewer service (known as a 208 area). The residential portion would begin in Logan Township and then spread out into areas of Woolwich Township. To maintain property values, Woolwich Township is attempting to increase the amount of commercial ratables in order to level out the property tax burden.Ģ) Why is Weatherby the only area in Woolwich with dense housing?Īccording to the 1973 Woolwich Township Master Plan, Beckett New Towne was being designed and the commercial portion of that development would be centered in Logan Township known as Pureland. In the last couple years, homeowner values have increased by over 50%. Woolwich Township’s plan is to continue to grow by making smart growth decisions such as the zoning change. The 2003 Master Plan addressed this problem by changing the zoning in the township and lowered the number of potential residents by approximately 35,000. With such an influx of new residents and without the industrial ratable like Pureland, steps had to be taken to slow down that growth. In 1995, the township committee at that time passed a developer friendly zoning ordinance that allowed the approval of dense housing in parts of the township where public water/sewer was available. In the past, poor planning designated Woolwich to be the bedroom portion of a large planned community with the commercial development being located in Logan Township Pureland. ![]() Woolwich Township offers an excellent location with a small-town rural appeal, easy access to modern conveniences and a short commute to Philadelphia. With the opening of the Commodore Barry Bridge and the Blue Route, the gateway to South Jersey was also opened. New residents are flocking to Woolwich Township for many reasons. Home » Residents/Services » General FAQs General FAQsġ) How did Woolwich become the “fastest growing Municipality”? ![]()
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