Planning

The Planning and Land Use Department is responsible for the administration of all subdivision and land development activity, the land preservation program including an $8 million open space bond, the Plumstead Township Agricultural Security District, and general grants programs.

The department serves as the liaison and helps implement projects associated with the Planning Commission, Historic Advisory Committee (HAC), Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), and the Agricultural Committee.

In addition, staff works with other Township departments to implement recycling, parks and open space grant programs.

The department assists the Township EAC with many projects including stormwater basin retrofits in accordance with best management practices, the drafting of an environmental resource inventory, the creation of a new parking lot shade tree and landscaping ordinance and the implementation of riparian buffer restoration projects.

Additionally, staff worked with the Historic Advisory Committee and Arcadia Publishing to complete the local photographic history of the Township. The book was published in 2005 and is available for purchase at the Township Office.

Planning Commission Members:

• Gary E. Talbot, Chairman
• Brendan Callahan, Secretary
• Chance Worthington, Member
• Jason Lang, Member
• (Vacancy)
• Steve Hicks (Asst Township Manager/ Zoning Officer) Email

Additional Information

Park & Recreation Plan (1991)
BCPC Annual Report
County's Land Preservation Program
Main Maps & Data Hub
Parcel Viewer
Conservation Easement tax Incentive Brochure