The Comprehensive Plan is the Township’s long-range policy plan developed in accordance with Article 3 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. It establishes the Township’s overall vision along with more detailed goals, objectives, and strategies for the following areas:
- Land Use
- Transportation
- Housing
- Conservation and Open Space
- Community Facilities
- Utilities
- Environmental Protection
The plan contains maps, charts, and text to document trends and issues and makes recommendations for the future of the Township. The Township Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing the Comprehensive Plan on a regular basis and updating it when necessary. The Comprehensive Plan was updated on March 31, 2015, with the adoption of The Lincoln Highway and Whitford Road Corridors Plan and on July 12, 2019 with The Township Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. It was most recently updated on March 23, 2022 with the amendment to Chapter 3: Growth Management - Land Use Plan.