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Planning Commission

Jeffrey Jacobs, Chairman
Chris Rood, V. Chair
Joseph Sullivan
Randy Bennett
Robert Keeney
Arnold Mann
Paul MacDonald

The Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members, one of whom is a member of Borough Council. All members of the Planning Commission are appointed by Borough Council for a four year term. Professional advice is given to the Planning Commission by the Borough Manager, the Borough Engineer, and the Montgomery County Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission reviews all subdivision and development applications and applications for change of zoning classification, and makes recommendations to Borough Council. All recommendations made by the Planning Commission are advisory.

Planning Commission meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.

Zoning Hearing Board

Bruce Craver, Chairman
Robert Rodenberger
Raymond Korenkiewicz
Heather Bernardin, Alternate
David Kaplan, Esq., Solicitor

The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three (3) members plus one alternate member. All members are appointed by Borough Council for a three (3) year term. The Zoning Hearing Board receives legal advice from their Solicitor who is also appointed by Borough Council. The Zoning Hearing Board holds public Meetings on applications for special exceptions or variances from the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Hearing Board acts independently from Council and all decisions are final unless appealed to court.

Zoning Hearing Board meetings are scheduled as necessary. Meetings are advertised and will be posted on the Bulletin Board

The Role of
the Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is a public advisory board whose purpose is to review and advise the Borough Council on public and private activities involving the physical, social, and economic development of the Borough and to review and make a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the Borough.

The Commission also reviews and advises the Council on matters concerning long range planning for land within the Borough boundaries and areas outside the Borough boundaries which relate to the Borough's long range planning.

The Planning Commission affords residents the opportunity to actively participate in the planning of the Borough and its welfare; to learn all facets of the regulations governing such functions; interact with a wide variety of citizens participating in shaping the Borough's future; and assume an active role in regulation changes involving zoning and subdivision activity.

Source: Planning Commissioners Journal