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Planning Commission
William Straw – Chairman
Brian Bauer – Vice Chairman
Betsy Bowman – Secretary
Michael Orendo – Member
George Shollenberger – Member
Lee Groff – Member
Corey Houser – Member
The Planning Commission of Bethel Township consists of seven (7) members who are residents of the Township. The Board of Supervisors appoints them for four year terms. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to:
•Review and comment on the Comprehensive Plan.
•Prepare and review the Zoning Ordinance, the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, provisions for planned residential development, and such other ordinances for consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
•Review and make recommendations on proposals to rezone land.
•Review and make recommendations on land development and subdivision plans.
Requirements to be submitted to the Township Office for Subdivision and Land Development plans:
Completed and signed Bethel Township & Berks County applications.(link below)
Appropriate fees for each application. ( link below)
Eight (8) sets of preliminary plans for initial review.
Two (2) copies of any necessary reports, ex. storm water, traffic study, etc.
2019 Bethel Township & Berks County Sub-Division/Land Development Applications & Fees
Relevant ordinances for Subdivision and Land Development:
Bethel SALDO of 2006, Amended 2008-05, 2010-02
2015-02 Storm Water Management Ordinance
2009-03 Bethel Street Occupancy Ordinance and Fee Schedule
2009-02 Bethel Township Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance
Ordinance 2018-01 (amending Ordinance 2009-02) Traffic Impact Fee Edition 8
2009-05 Bethel Township Driveway Ordinance
•Conduct other planning studies and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
Check calendar on home page for meeting dates.
Bethel Township Planning Commission has scheduled their Public Meetings for 7:00 p.m. The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors will meet directly following the Planning Commission meeting.
January 22, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
February 12, 2019 – Joint Zoning Ordinance and Map Meeting
February 26, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
March 26, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
April 23, 2019 – Joint Zoning Ordinance & Map Meeting
April 23, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
May 28, 2019 – Joint Zoning Ordinance & Map Meeting
May 28, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
June 25, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
August 27, 2019 – Joint Zoning and Ordinance Map Meeting
August 27, 2019 – Meeting Minutes
September 25, 2018 – Joint Zoning Ordinance and Map Meeting
September 25, 2018 – Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2018 – Joint Zoning Ordinance and Map Meeting
October 23, 2018 – Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2018 – Joint Zoning Ordinance and Map Meeting
November 19, 2018 – Meeting Minutes
December 17, 2018 – Meeting Minutes
