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Boards and Commissions
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All
meetings are open to the public.
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Please view the
Meeting and Event calendar for the current month's schedule.
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Unless otherwise specified, please direct
correspondence to:
(Member's Name), (Board or Commission)
c/o Stephanie Mason, Township Manager
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
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Agricultural Security Advisory Council |
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The Agricultural Security Advisory Council considers applications for
open space donations and conservation easements.
Meeting dates are established upon individual application
received. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a one
year term. |
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Dr. Joshua Feldstein, Chairman |
Marge
Kohl |
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Jeffrey Fehr, P.G. |
Jordan
Yeager |
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Shawn Touhill, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
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Bike & Hike Committee |
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This Township committee works in cooperation with Doylestown Borough in
constructing a pedestrian friendly walk/bikeway that will link residents
in both the Borough and the Township. The goal is to complete the 22+ mile
community walkway so that pedestrians have a safe route of travel without
needing to utilize the sides of roadways. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday
of each month
at 8 AM. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to
a one year term.
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Doylestown Township Members |
Doylestown Borough Members |
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Judy Hendrixson |
Lynn
Goldman, Chairperson |
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Thomas Kelso |
Andy Clark |
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Clorece Kulp |
Eric
Cutting |
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Stephanie Mason, Township Manager |
Dick
Patterson |
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Amy E. Mazzanti |
Andy Clark |
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Brue
Hochman |
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Shawn Touhill, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
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Elingher, Ast. Borough Manager |
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Members-at-Large |
Community Members |
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Peter Fernadez |
Eileen Bradley, New Britain Township
Manager |
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Andrew Hamilton |
Angela Benner, New Britain Township |
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John Lasala, New Britain Township |
Art Glass, Delaware Valley College |
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Bruce Taylor |
Mary Pat Holewinski, New Britain Borough |
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Elsie White |
Lisa Repko, Doylestown Hospital |
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Stephen White |
Chris Stanford, P.E. (consultant) |
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Marilyn Jacobson, Chalfont Borough |
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Board of Appeals |
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Members are appointed for a five year
term. |
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Robert R. Larason |
Judy
Hendrixson |
Joseph
C. Van Houten |
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Board of Auditors |
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Members are elected for a six year
term.
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Patricia A. Medd, Chair |
Stan Durey |
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W. Rodney Stone, Secretary |
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Council on the Performing
Arts |
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The Community Performing Arts Council plans
all the summer concerts/events in Central Park, Doylestown Township. The
Council solicits local companies as sponsors for these events so that all are
welcome to enjoy a free, fun-filled evening with your family in a nice
outdoor setting. The Council is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to a three year
staggered term, with the exception of the chairperson who holds a one year
term. |
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vacant |
Elaine
Carlson |
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Gary Harris, Borough Designee |
Karen
Sweeney, Township Designee |
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Courtney Kauffman, Youth Member |
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Jill Unger, Doylestown Borough |
Mardi
Harrison, Ad Hoc |
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Phyllis Sexton, Doylestown Borough |
Philip
Tshepik, Youth Member |
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Please direct all correspondence to:
(Member's Name), Performing Arts
c/o Karen Sweeney, Park & Recreation Director
Doylestown Township
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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Doylestown Dog
Park Advisory Committee |
Doylestown Dog Park Members:
1) Have an interest and commitment to the value of the
Doylestown Dog Park.
2) Have a commitment to the operational procedures as
established.
3) Understand and support the financial commitment and fee
structure established for ongoing operations and maintenance.
3) Understand and serve as an advocate for the park as well as
rules and regulations.
4) Contribute to the awareness of DP member requirements, rules
& regulations and maintain ongoing dialog with DP members.
Areas of Concern/Responsibility:
1) Observation, discussion and recommendations relative to
ongoing maintenance, management and operations of the DP.
2) Follow-up review and discussion of incident reports received
and action taken.
3) Follow-up review and discussion of incident reports received
and action taken.
4) Review, recommendations and support (when necessary) relative
to special event requests.
5) Establishment and coordination of Site Watch Program for
safety, security and adherence to rules & regulations.
6) Coordinate for clean-up days and or other activities deemed
appropriate and/or beneficial. This may be done in cooperation
with the FDDP
7) Communicate with FDDP relative to continued fundraising for
park amenities and capital needs. |
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Township |
Borough |
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Kathy Brown, Chairman |
Vacant |
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Ada Popek |
Vacant |
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Deborah McComas |
Vacant |
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At Large Members |
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Helen Neuman |
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Non Voting Members |
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Greg Hayes |
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Environmental Advisory Council/Shade Tree Commission
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The EAC
is an advisory council that focuses on environmental issues that
directly and indirectly affect the Township and its residents.
Among the EAC's monthly tasks are the review of current
development plans and discussion of other current or anticipated
issues. These issues include waste collection, recycling
(batteries, leaves, cardboard, medicine), Tree City USA (since
1998), Arbor day, World Wide day of Play, and the Audubon
Society’s Bird Town program. For the past several years, the EAC
has been airing the EAC hour every evening on the government
access cable channel.
The EAC's reviews translate into recommendations on the
environmental protection standards regarding submitted plans.
These comments, in accordance with Township ordinances, are then
submitted to the Planning Commission and Township Supervisors to
be addressed as part of the overall review of a development
project.
At the request of the Township Supervisors, or in response to
relevant opportunities, the EAC provides advice to the Township
Supervisors. This advice may include letters of comment on
various environmental issues, reports of progress or proposed
action, reviews, evaluation of land development ordinances being
written or revised, and the outcome of joining with other
Township officials for special events and programs. |
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Ray Hendrick, Chairman,
Ornithologist, Botanist |
Don
Richardson |
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Sean Sablosky, Vice Chairman |
Kellie McGowan |
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Kevin Brand |
Jeannine Mitchell |
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Jeffrey Fehr, P.G. |
William Lloyd |
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E. Thomas Scarborough, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
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Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], EAC
c/o Sandra B. Zadell, Assistant Township Manager
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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Historical
Architectural Review Board |
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The HARB gives counsel to the Board of Supervisors regarding the
application for a building permit for exterior work that will be
visible from a public street to be done in the Historic
District.
Meetings are to be determined as needed. |
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Dori Vincente, Registered Architect,
Chairperson |
Joseph Delikat |
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Sinclair Salisbury, Building
Inspector |
Nicholas Molloy, Real Estate Broker |
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Robert Klovekorn |
Harry
Mondoil |
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Doylestown Township Municipal Authority (DTMA) |
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The DTMA owns and operates the three systems which supply
Doylestown Township water, per an agreement between DTMA and
Doylestown Township Board of Supervisors, for forty (40) years
starting February 16, 1993 and running through February 16,
2033.
DTMA is
an operating Authority and will follow guidelines per Township
approved water utility master plan as prepared by Huth
Engineers.
DTMA
agrees the Board of Supervisors must approve:
- Acquisition or sale of property
- Construction of utility infrastructure
- Creation of capital improvement fund
in excess of $500,000.00
- Usage rate structures, districts and means of financing
DTMA
agrees to establish an annual budget, pay all obligations,
reimburse Township for expenses related to use of Township
facilities and staff, and to promote expansion into other
Central Bucks areas.
Members are appointed to a five year
term.
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Ronald C. May, Chairperson |
Richard E. John, Executive Director |
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Ed Harvey, Vice Chairperson |
C.
Edward Hege |
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Frank LaRosa |
Richard A. Bach, Secretary |
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Alfred S. Ciottoni, P.E. |
Richard Magee, Solicitor |
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Donna Jacobini, Recording Secretary |
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Richard F. Colello, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
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Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], DTMA
c/o Richard E. John, Executive Director
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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Friends of Kids Castle |
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The mission and/or purpose of the Committee shall
be to assist the Board of Supervisors in connection with the
fundraising, maintenance, management, repair and operation of
Kids Castle. It is understood and agreed that the ultimate
responsibility for the maintenance, management and operation of
the Kids Castle facility rests with the Township, but
recommendations and advice from the Committee shall be essential
to the successful upkeep and maintenance of Kids Castle.
The Committee shall consist of five (5) Committee members, who
shall be appointed by the Doylestown Township Board of
Supervisors upon the recommendation of the Friends of Kids
Castle. Members are appointed staggered three (3) year terms,
such that two (2) of the initial appointees shall be appointed
to a three (3) year term, two (2) additional appointees shall be
appointed to a two (2) year term and one (1) person shall be
appointed to a one (1) year term. |
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Tyler Tomlinson |
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Jon Biedermann |
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Rosemary Huether |
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Joe Salvati |
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Lauren Sheehan |
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Board of Supervisors Liaison: Shawn Touhill |
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Open
Space & Farmland Preservation Board |
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The Open Space & Farmland
Preservation Board was created with the goal of protecting and
preserving the natural beauty and agricultural potential of the
Township's open spaces and farmlands.
Members are
appointed to a three year term. |
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Dr. Joshua Feldstein, Chairman |
Thomas
Kelso, Planning Commission Representative |
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Jeffrey Fehr, EAC Representative |
Vacancy, Park & Recreation Representative |
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Don Richardson, EAC Representative |
Harold
Johns, Resident Representative |
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Judy Stern Goldstein, Township Planning
Consultant |
Barbara N.
Lyons, Board of Supervisors Liaison |
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Park & Recreation Board |
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The P&R Board advises the Board
of Supervisors on matters of recreation policy and the
development and maintenance of parks and open spaces in the
Township. The Board also hosts Doylestown Township's free
Summer Concert Series each summer in Central Park off Wells
Road.
Members are appointed to a five year term.
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John Bray, Chairperson |
vacancy |
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Kathy Brown, Vice Chairperson |
Don S.
Feldscher |
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Jan Suessenguth |
Susan
Reichwein |
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Nick Danilo, Youth member |
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Shawn Touhill, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], Park & Recreation Board
c/o Karen Sweeney, Director, Parks and Recreation
425 Wells Road
Doylestown, PA 18901 |
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Planning Commission |
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The Planning Commission performs
three primary functions for the Township. Firstly, the
Commission works closely with the Board of Supervisors, planning
consultant, and Bucks County Planning Commission to consider
current development plans and the ordinances which govern these
developments. Secondly, it is responsible for preparing a
comprehensive plan for the development of the Township as set
forth in the State Planning Code. The most recent comprehensive
plan was completed was amended in 2008. Finally, the Commission maintains
records of all its actions. These materials are kept in the
possession of the Board of Supervisors for their continued
reference and use.
Members are appointed to a four year term. |
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George Lowenstein |
Edward W.
Redfield, II |
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Judy Hendrixon, Chairperson |
Judy Stern
Goldstein, Township Planning Consultant |
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Thomas Kelso |
Ken Snyder , Vice Chairman |
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Richard Colello, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
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Public Water
and Sewer Advisory Committee |
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Ed Harvey, Chairperson, DTMA rep. |
Genevieve
Querin |
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Joseph Krumenacker |
Wallace
Pattyson |
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Joseph Delikat |
Gary
Munkelt |
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James Dowling |
William
Lloyd, EAC Representative |
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Vacancy, Planning Commission
Representative as of January 1, 2011. |
Richard
Colello, Board of Supervisors Liaison |
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Joseph Van Houten |
James
Plummer |
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Regional Police Committee |
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Summit On Aging |
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The committee's goal is to provide
senior citizens with information and connections to local
resources. |
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William Lloyd, Chairperson |
Ernie Gash |
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Alice Vernon |
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Roland Bender |
vacant |
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Barbara N. Lyons, Board of Supervisors
Liaison |
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Telecommunications
Advisory Board |
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The Board of Supervisors, in
1994, established the Cable Television Advisory Board, presently
known as the Telecommunications Advisory Board (TAB), to make
recommendations on cable television issues. The TAB reviews
cable company residents' service complaints, recommends cable ordinances,
franchises and franchise renewals, and are a member
of the Central Bucks Cable Television Consortium and meet with
other municipalities with similar concerns.
Members are appointed to a one
year term. |
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Kurt R. Krause |
Ed
Ebenbach, Chairperson |
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Joe Salvati |
Sandra B.
Zadell, Staff Liason |
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E. Thomas Scarborough, Board of
Supervisors Liaison |
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Traffic Advisory Committee
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The Traffic Advisory Committee was created in
2005 for the purpose of studying traffic issues in the Township
and making recommendations where appropriate. Its
recommendations shall be made to the Board of Supervisors. |
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202 Parkway
Information:
Additional information on the Route 202 Parkway is available
online at
www.us202-700.com.
PennDOT reminds
motorists they can log on to 511pa.com or call 511 from any
phone to check traffic conditions on major highways before
heading out.
If you would like to report a traffic concern or traffic calming request (and you are a township resident), please use our request form.
PennDot Traffic Calming Handbook |
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Unsung Hero Community Service Award Committee |
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Barbara
N. Lyons, liaison |
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Vacancy Board |
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Emil Kiss, Jr. |
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Member appointed for a one year
term. |
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Ways & Means Committee |
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| Mark
Glassman, Chairperson |
Edward Denton, Secretary |
| Ed
Ebenbach |
Lee Schwarz, Vice Chairman |
| Brenda
Bray |
Ryan Manion, Board of
Supervisors liaison |
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Zoning Hearing Board |
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The Zoning Hearing Board is a
quasi-judicial body appointed by the Board of Supervisors. The
Board has the following powers:
a. To hear and decide appeals from a decision or
determination of any administrative official in connection with
the
Zoning Ordinance and amendments
thereto. Such appeals must be made within 30 days after the
date of the decision.
b. To grant Special Exceptions, where the Special Exception
is authorized by a provision of the Zoning Ordinance which
applies to the Zoning District within the property, which is the
subject of the application, lies. Such Special Exception will
only be grated when the proposed use of the property use of the
property and /or the physical characteristics of the property
conform to the standards and criteria set forth by the Zoning
Ordinance as prerequisites for the granting of the Special
Exception. A Special Exception will not be granted where the
public interest will be injured. The burden of proving that the
grant of Special Exception would be contrary to the public
interest shall be upon those opposing the grant of such a
Special Exception.
c. To grant Variances from the terms of the Zoning
Ordinance. The Board may only grant a Variance where, owing to
special conditions prevailing on the subject property, a literal
enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance will result in an
unnecessary hardship, meaning that the property owner will be
prevented from making reasonable use of the property. The
burden of proving the existence of an unnecessary hardship and
proving that the proposal will not harm neighboring properties
or the public good rests upon the applicant. The circumstances
which give rise to such hardship must be unique to the subject
property. The possibility that the applicant will gain a
greater financial return if a Variance is granted does not in
itself constitute a sufficient reason for the granting of a
Variance.
No
decision by the Zoning Hearing Board relieves any applicant from
the responsibility of obtaining any required permits in the
manner prescribed by Township Ordinance or State Law.
Members are
appointed to a staggered five year term. |
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| W. Andrew
McPherson, Chairperson |
William
Lahr III, Vice Chairperson |
| William J.
Bolla, Solicitor |
Rick Gaver |
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Please direct all correspondence to:
[member's name], Zoning Hearing Board
425 Wells Rd
Doylestown, PA 18901
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