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Zoning Hearing Board
Overview
The Zoning Hearing Board conducts hearings to consider requests for variances from requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance, and makes decisions on challenges to the findings of the Zoning Officer, and challenges to the validity of the Zoning Ordinance or map and Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
SApplicants must fill out an application prior to appearing before the Zoning Hearing Board. When applicants submit an application to the Township, the following items are required in order to deem the application complete. The Township will not accept incomplete applications.
A decision shall be rendered within forty-five (45) days after the hearing is concluded.
Members: 3
Term of Office: 3 years
Appointed by: Board of Supervisors
The Zoning Hearing Board meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room in the Township Building. Submission deadlines for each hearing date this year are shown in the table below.
- A completed Zoning Hearing Board application
- A check made out to “West Whiteland Township” for the Township review fees (see Fees page, page 13, in the Guidelines section of the application to determine the amount of the fee).
- Four (4) complete copies of the plan drawings, where provided.
A decision shall be rendered within forty-five (45) days after the hearing is concluded.
Term of Office: 3 years
Appointed by: Board of Supervisors
Hearings
The Zoning Hearing Board meets on the last Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Main Meeting Room in the Township Building. Submission deadlines for each hearing date this year are shown in the table below. 2023 Meetings
Meeting Dates | Meeting Submission Deadlines |
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January 26, 2023 | December 19, 2022 |
February 23, 2023 | January 23, 2023 |
March 30, 2023 | February 21, 2023 |
April 27, 2023 | March 27, 2023 |
May 25, 2023 | April 24, 2023 |
June 29, 2023 | May 22, 2023 |
July 27, 2023 | June 26, 2023 |
August 31, 2023 | July 24, 2023 |
September 28, 2023 | August 28, 2023 |
October 26, 2023 | September 25, 2023 |
November 30, 2023 | October 30, 2023 |
December 14, 2023 | November 13, 2023 |
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas and meeting packets are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
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Paul Clery
Chair, Term Expires: 12/31/2024
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Jo Ann Kelton
Vice Chair, Term Expires: 12/31/2025
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Guy McCandless
Member, Term Expires: 12/31/2023
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Niketa Laheri Mishra
Alternate, Term Expires: 12/31/2024
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