The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three residents and an alternate who serve the township on a compensatory basis and are appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve a three-year term.  The purpose of The Zoning Hearing Board is to assure fair and equitable application of the zoning ordinance.  It hears and decides upon appeals from a decision or determination of a zoning officer in connection with the Zoning Ordinance, and may grant Special Exceptions and Variances from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with previously established criteria.  The Board is a quasi-judicial body and may not make or modify the zoning ordinance.  The Board schedules hearings upon the receipt of applications and appeals within 60 days, considers sworn testimony and evidence that is transcribed by a stenographer, makes a finding of facts and issues an order of its written decision within 45 days of a hearing.  The Zoning Hearing Board appoints its own Solicitor independent of the Township Solicitor.

Position	Term Ends	Name
Chairman	12-31-11	Bruce Jackson
Member	12-31-12	Frank McCauley, Jr.
Member	12-31-10	Phillip Traupman
Alternate	12-31-11	Brian McNeill
Solicitor	-	Mark Cappuccio

     The Planning Commission consists of nine residents who serve the township on a voluntary basis appointed by the Board of Supervisors for four-year terms, which expire at staggered intervals. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to serve in an advisory capacity to review subdivision and land development plans and makes recommendations regarding these to the Board of Supervisors.  The zoning ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance, regional comprehensive plan and the open space plan are used as requirements, standards and guidelines in making these recommendations.  It also advises the Board of Supervisors on planning issues and suggested amendments or revisions to the aforementioned ordinances, plans, and official map. The Historical Resources Inventory Sub-Committee was re-incorporated within the Planning Commission.