The Planning Department aims to promote and protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the community by managing land development and subdivisions in the Township. This is primarily done through two different ways: the administration/enforcement of the Subdivision and Land Development / Zoning Ordinances, and the development/implementation of the Comprehensive Plan and other long-range planning efforts. These elements combined guide coordinated development and growth; promote positive community and economic development; and enhance the Township’s high quality of life.
Planning documents are available for review on the sidebar, illustrating future community goals, as well as expectations for land use, infrastructure, trails, and parks.
Developers considering commercial or residential proposals are encouraged to reach out to the Planning Department as early as possible to begin the Township's pre-application process.
The Planning Commission meets on the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 7:00 pm in the Palmer Township Municipal Meeting Room (lower level of the Municipal Building - use westerly side entrance).
The Commission members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and include the following along with the date their term expires:
Mr. Jeff Kicska, Chair - 12/31/28
Mr. Richard Wilkins, Vice-Chair - 12/31/28
Ms. Robin Aydelotte - 12/31/26
Mr. Tom Grube, Secretary - 12/31/26
Mr. Christopher Hess - 12/31/27
Mr. Angelo Perucci III - 12/31/25
Mr. Anthony Lauro - 12/31/25
The purpose of the Planning Commission is to serve as advisors to the Board of Supervisors, providing recommendations about land use, development, and comprehensive planning for Palmer Township. As governed by the Municipalities Planning Code and Palmer Township Code 22-6, the Commission is tasked with: preparing the community’s Comprehensive Plan; reviewing and making recommendations for land development proposals, special exceptions, conditional uses, and variances; recommending amendments to land development ordinances; and studying and reporting on planning in the Township.
The Planning Commission is supported by staff from the Planning Department, the Township Engineer, and the Township Solicitor. Please send any communications for the Planning Commission to Craig Beavers, Acting Director of Planning.
All meetings of the Commission are open to the public with an agenda and minutes published.
