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TOWNSHIP SEEKS APPLICANTS TO FILL THE WARD 2 ZONING HEARING BOARD VACANCY
Salisbury Township seeks to fill the unexpired term of the 2nd Ward Zoning Hearing Board seat left open due to the resignation of Mr. David Yemm. Term expires 1/1/2012. Residents of the 2nd Ward interested in serving are asked to download and complete the application form and submit along with a resume to: Attn: Board of Commissioners, c/o Randy Soriano, Township Manager, 2900 S. Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA18103, fax 610-797-5516, or e-mail info@salisburytownshippa.org.

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Planning Commission
The Salisbury Township Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. The Planning Commission regulates and controls the subdivision of lots and the development of land; the approval of plans, or resubdivisions, standards for the design of streets, lots, easements, and other improvements. Minor subdivisions and resubdivisions are reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Commission. Major subdivisions, land development, and site plan review are reviewed by the Planning Commission who make a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners who then act on the plan.

Members
Cynthia Sopka, Director Planning & Zoning
Charles Beck, Chair
Stephen J. McKitish, Jr., Vice Chair
Joseph Hebelka, Secretary
Richard Hassick
William R. Licht, Ph.D
Richard Schreiter
Keith Snyder


The Zoning Hearing Board
The Salisbury Township Zoning Hearing Board meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm. The Zoning Hearing Board is created to help assure fair and equitable application and administration of the zoning ordinance. The board can hear various appeals and can grant relief from the literal enforcement of the ordinance. They must, however, follow the procedures as set forth in the zoning ordinance and by the MPC.

Members
Cynthia Sopka, Zoning Officer
James A. Kelley, Chairman
Edward J. Minger, Vice Chairman
David Yemm
Rodney Conn
Ronald Evans

Links

  • For work involving earth disturbance – Lehigh County Conservation District – www.lehighconservation.org
  • For storage tank (above and underground) information – Department of Environment Protection – www.dep.state.pa.us