Zoning and Planning
 

Zoning Hearing Board Meetings

Zoning Hearing Board:
Paul Fisher
Ray Knecht,Chairman
Craig Stanley
Matt Concannon
Eric Johnston
James Novinger Alternate

Solicitor: Stanley Laskowski
Staff: Rod Borda, Zoning Officer
        Don Keener, Township Manager

The use of land within the Township must comply with a Zoning Ordinance, developed in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Zoning Ordinance specifically identifies uses of land and the districts within which these uses are permitted. Zoning districts are geographically plotted, based upon municipal needs, on the official map of the Township. The Zoning Ordinance also contains provisions for variance of its specific terms and conditions based upon a hardship running with the land which has not been created by the property owner.

Zoning Variance applications are heard by the Township’s Zoning Hearing Board. This Board is a five member quasi-judicial body appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Hearing Board also hears appeals and renders decisions on permit applications which have been denied by the Zoning and Codes Officer. Zoning Hearing Board Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month.

In its review of applications for zoning variance, the Zoning Hearing Board must determine if the literal enforcement of the ordinance will result in an undue hardship upon the property owner based upon the following criteria:

1. There are unique physical circumstances or conditions peculiar to the property.

2. Due to the physical circumstances or conditions there is no possibility that the property can be developed in strict conformance with the Zoning Ordinance.

3. The hardship has not been created by the property owner.

4. The variance, if approved, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood.

5. The variance, if approved, will represent the minimum relief necessary to afford relief from the hardship.


Planning Commission
 
Dale Jackson
Greg Myers
Steve Rehrer, Chairman
Thomas Neptune
Abe Garcia, Secretary
Joseph Wojtysiak, Vice-Chairman
Steve Baumgardner

Staff: Rod Borda, Zoning Officer
         Don Keener, Township Manager

The Newberry Township Planning Commission assists the Board of Supervisors in its review of subdivision and land development plans. This seven member body is appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The Commission is required to review and recommend action on all land use, subdivision, and land use proposals presented to the Township, as well as items that affect changes of the Comprehensive Plan. Planning Commission Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month.

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