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County Role
Montgomery County does not control zoning or local land development; the county does,
however, play a significant role by:
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Providing planning advice and technical services to local municipalities.
(Planning Commission)
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Prioritizing state transportation improvements for the county. The county also owns many
roads and bridges and issues highway occupancy permits for its roads.
(Planning
Commission and Assets and Infrastructure)
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Supporting economic development projects.
(Commerce)
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Maintaining county parks and building regional trails.
(Assets and Infrastructure)
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Providing affordable housing.
(Housing and Community Development)
The county’s major focus is on the court system, property records, voter services, and social services.
The courts and judicial system include the Coroner, Register of Wills, Probation, Correctional Facility,
Public Safety, Sheriff’s Office, and the various courts. The social service system includes Health,
Behavioral Health, Aging and Adult Services, Children and Youth, and the Youth Center.
FIGURE 140:
Delaware River Basin Commission Area
The county courthouse is in Norristown.
Central Perkiomen Valley Park
Pennsylvania
New York
Delaware
Maryland
New Jersey
Montgomery
Bucks
Chester
Delaware
Philadelphia
Mercer
Burlington
Camden
Gloucester
DRBC Service Area
DVRPC Region within DRBC Area
Sources: Delaware Valley
Regional Planning
Commission, Delaware River
Basin Commission
