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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.

Volunteer Application Form

           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.