Newberry Township Volunteer
Information
Newberry Township, at various times, needs volunteers for its boards and commissions within the Township. These include the Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and the Municipal Authority. These positions are very important to the effective operation of your township government. Volunteers are asked to complete an application; which can be printed from the link below. Once submitted, the Township keeps these on file to use when vacancies occur.
Roles and Responsibilities: Planning Commission The Planning Commission meets the second Monday of each month at 7:00
P.M. The primary purpose of the PC is to advise the Board of Supervisors
on planning and community development matters. The natural resource of
land must be used reasonably, economically and equitable to benefit both
the property owner’s interest as well as the general public. The
Planning Commission plays a significant part in guiding use of land
resources. The PC member reviews any plans submitted each month and
makes themselves familiar with the Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance Section(s) that pertain to the plan. At the meeting, the PC
hears comments from the developer/land owner and the Township Engineer
and either approves or disapproves the plan. The term of a PC member
lasts for four years. Zoning Hearing Board The Newberry Township Zoning Hearing Board member position is a
volunteer position that is appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Hearing Board meets the fourth Monday of each month at
7:00 P.M. The primary purpose of the ZHB is to help assure fair and
equitable application and administration of the Zoning Ordinance by
hearing appeals on the Zoning Officer’s determinations and by granting
relief from the literal enforcement of the Ordinance in certain hardship
situations. The ZHB member reviews any application(s) submitted each
month and makes themselves familiar with the Zoning Ordinance Section(s)
that pertain to the application. At the Hearing, the ZHB hears the
applicant’s request and makes a determination. The ZHB has a Solicitor
that attends Hearings to assist with the determination. The term of a
ZHB member lasts for five years. Municipal Authority The Newberry Township Municipal Authority Board
member position is a volunteer position and members are appointed by the
Board of Supervisors. The appointed Board member will serve a five (5)
year term and should be a resident of the Township. The Newberry
Township Municipal Authority meets once a month, on the third Thursday of the month, at
3:00 P.M. at 400 Cly Road, York Haven. Authority Board members are responsible for organizing and conducting
the business of the Authority. The Authority Board members are
responsible for creating and amending bylaws, policies and rules and
regulations.