The Upper Nazareth Township Planning Commission is made up of five members that make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors on all land development and subdivision applications that are submitted to the Township. The Planning Commission plays an important role in developing the Township’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, as well as keeping the Subdivision and Land Development Codes up to date and in compliance with Pennsylvanias’ Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).
Commission Members
Scott Sylvainus – Chairperson
Pam Berlew – Vice Chairperson
Stephen Bacak – Secretary
Jay Benfield
Wilhelmina Donnelly
Meeting Dates & Submission Deadlines
The Planning Commission meets the 1st Thursday following the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal building.
Submission of plans for the planning commission are due 21 days before the meeting by 3:00 PM.
Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and Application
Resources
Powers and Duties of Planning Agency
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Introduction and Article 1 – Administration
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 2 – Definitions
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 3, Section 301 – Designation of Zoning Districts and Purposes
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 3, Section 307 – Dimensional Requirements in Each Zoning District
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 4 – Additional Requirement for Specific Uses
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 5 – Environmental Protection
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 6 – Off-Street Parking and Loading
UNT Zoning Ordinance – Article 7 – Signs
Helpful Links
Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan
(hover over community then click on the comprehensive plan)