Montgomery County · Ambler · MCPC #25-0169-002
Ambler Crossing Phase II
SOUTH MAPLE AVENUE, Ambler, PA · 92 homes, apartments · 4.61 acres
About this project
A 92-unit residential development across four stories on a 4.61-acre lot near Ambler Station, with access through the existing parking area of the adjacent Crossings at Ambler Station complex.
County planning commission: Supports, with comments
Issues raised: sidewalk width - 4 feet proposed vs 5 feet recommended, driveway access easement to South Chestnut Street requires removal or blocking, emergency vehicle access must navigate through adjacent property parking
- Zoning
- OC, RO
- Approvals needed
- subdivision and land development approval
Filing history
- 2026-05-14 · MCPC #25-0169-002 · Land Dev Plan, Prelim Plan, Resubmission · 92 homes
- 2025-08-19 · MCPC #25-0169-001 · Land Dev Plan, Prelim Plan · 92 homes
County review letters
2025-08-19 · AMBLE 25-0169-001r.pdf
2026-05-14 · AMBLE 25-0169-002r.pdf
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Ambler Crossing Phase II is a proposed apartment building with 92 homes. It would be four stories tall and sit on about 4.61 acres on South Maple Avenue in Ambler Borough, Montgomery County. The county record places it near Ambler Station, the regional rail stop.
Residents and cars would reach the building through the existing parking area of the neighboring Crossings at Ambler Station apartments. No new street entrance is described.
No news coverage, developer project page, or borough agenda or decision could be tied to this project by name, so this summary rests on the county record alone. Who would live there, whether any approvals have been granted, and whether neighbors have objected are all unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Traffic: all access would run through the neighboring complex's parking area, so that lot and its connection to South Maple Avenue could see more cars.
- Housing: 92 new apartments would add to the rental supply within walking distance of the train station.
- Open space and utilities: the records do not say what is on the site now or how water, sewer and stormwater would be handled.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated May 14, 2026, which suggests the plan is in review. No approval decision was found. A project like this usually goes to the borough planning commission for review, then to borough council for a decision.
- May 2026 Latest filing for the project in county planning records
Want to weigh in? Ambler Borough's planning commission and borough council most likely review a project like this, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Check the borough website for agendas.
Planning terms explained
- Land development plan
- The detailed plan a builder submits to the municipality showing buildings, parking, access and utilities for review and approval.
- Access
- The route cars use to enter and leave a property, here through the neighboring complex's parking area.
- Planning commission
- A local advisory board that reviews development plans and recommends whether the governing body should approve them.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $22.1M
- ~552 roofing squares
- ~92 HVAC systems
- ~92 kitchens / 184+ bathrooms
- ~92,000 sq ft of finished living space
- ~4.6 acres of site work (grading, stormwater, landscaping)
- Pedestrian crosswalk to adjacent Ambler Station area
- Sidewalk improvements around building perimeter