Planning/Zoning

The purpose, function, and powers of the Alburtis Planning Commission shall be to perform such services as directed from time to time or requested on behalf of the Borough Council within the scope of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 10101 et seq., including prepare the comprehensive plan and present it for the consideration of the governing body, make recommendations to the governing body concerning the adoption or amendment of an official map, prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development and planned residential development regulations, hold public hearings and meetings and review the zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance, official map, provisions for planned residential development, and such other ordinances and regulations governing the development of land.

The Zoning Hearing Board conducts hearings and issues decisions on applicitions for variances and special exceptions under the zoning and flood hazard ordinances, appeals from determinations of the zoning officer, and certain challenges to the validity of land use ordinances.

The Planning Commission consists of seven (7) members appointed by Borough Council and meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month, as needed. The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three (3) members appointed by Borough Council and meets as needed.

Planning Commission
Robyn Petrie, Chair
Eric Gratz
Ray Ricketts
Steve Mehl
Jason Douglas
Michael Wambaugh
Stephen Nemeth, Planning Commission Secretary
David G. Knerr, Solicitor

Zoning Hearing Board
June Ellen Claydon
Thomas Miller
Richard Kulbaba
Vacant, Alternate
John Ashley, Solicitor