East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Monroe County

Phone 570-223-8920

Fax 570-223-8935

Planning

Did You Know?

The Planning Commission meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month in the township building at 7:30 p.m.  These meetings are open to the public. 

You can review the minutes from previous meetings.

The Planning Commission consisting of seven residents of the township and are appointed by the Supervisors for a term of four years.  The terms are staggered so that there are always experienced members on the commission. The Commission serves as an advisory board that makes recommendations to the Supervisors, Zoning Hearing Board and to the Zoning Officer.  

The Commission also reviews all major and minor subdivisions, land development plans and any new zoning changes such as variances or home occupations.  The Commission recently completed the Township comprehensive Plan. A project that took years to develop.  This was approved by the Supervisors in 2000.  The members of the Commission also meet with the Supervisors from time to time to work on new zoning changes and ordinances.  

The Comprehensive Plan is currently under revision.

Last modified: 07.15.2008  mc

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