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Planning Commission
William Straw – Chairman
Corey Houser – Vice Chairman
Betsy Bowman – Secretary
Michael Orendo – Member
George Shollenberger – Member
Lakhwinder Khinda – Member
Lee Groff – 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.
2017 Bethel Township & Berks County Sub-Division Land Developement Applications & Fees
Relevant ordinances for Subdivision and Land Development:
Bethel SALDO of 2006, amended 5-2008, 3-2010
2015-02 Storm Water Management Ordinance
2009-03 Bethel Street Occupancy Ordinance and Fee Schedule
2009-02 Bethel Township Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance
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 2015 Public Meetings for 7:00 p.m. The Bethel Township Board of Supervisors will meet directly following the Planning Commission meeting.
January 24, 2017 – BOS & PC Joint Meeting
January 24, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
February 28, 2017 – BOS & PC Joint Meeting
February 28, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
March 28, 2017 – BOS & PC Joint Meeting
March 28, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
April 17, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
May 23, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
June 27, 2017 – BOS & PC Joint Meeting
June 27, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
July 25, 2017 – BOS & PC Joint Meeting
July 25, 2017 – Meeting Minutes
August 23, 2016 – Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2016 – Meeting Minutes
October 25, 2016 – Meeting Minutes
November 22, 2016 – Meeting Minutes
December 27, 2016 – Meeting Minutes
