The Township has a full-time Planning Administrator on staff and with the assistance of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, oversees future land development throughout North Whitehall Township.
The Planning Commission is an advisory board with eight voting members where Township residents are appointed by the Township Board to serve for a 4-year term. One of the tasks of the Planning Commission is developing a comprehensive plan for Township future planned growth. They then make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on the adoption of the plan.
Do you want to serve your community but don’t know how to get involved? Would you like to be involved in the growth and development of North Whitehall Township? Do you have interest in
sitting on a board that renders decisions on property use within the township? If any of this applies to you, North Whitehall Township currently has a vacancy on the Planning Commission for you to consider (training will be provided as requested).
To apply, submit the Volunteer Form and your resume to the Director of Operations, Jeff Mouer, jmouer@northwhitehall.org.
In addition, land development and subdivision applications being brought before the Township need review before final approval by the Board of Supervisors.
The duties and responsibilities of the Planning Commission are established by State law and Township ordinances. These duties and responsibilities generally include:
In all situations presented to the Planning Commission, Commissioners are committed to following the proper procedure, protection of property rights, and applying the laws as noted above equally to all applicants.
Recommendations of the Planning Commission must follow the standards and guidelines as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance and/or dictated by law.
All Planning Commission meetings are public meetings where you can express your opinions and share your ideas on the growth of North Whitehall Township.
Planning Commission |
term |
Brian Horwith (Chairman) | 12/26 |
Robert Korp (Vice Chairman) | 12/25 |
John Barto | 12/24 |
Kathy Crawford | 12/24 |
Sean Ziller (Alternate) | 12/24 |
Bruce Stettler | 12/25 |
Jeff Johnson | 12/26 |
Richard Fuller | 12/27 |
Richard Semmel | 12/27 |
Al Geosits (Board Representative) |