Municipality of Bethel Park
Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a nine-member volunteer Board appointed by Municipal Council to serve four-year terms.  The purpose of the Bethel Park Planning and Zoning Commission and its duties, which are illustrative and not exhaustive, include the following:

The Planning Commission shall advise the Municipal Manager, the Council and the Department of Community Development on all plans related to development in the Municipality.  It shall function as the planning agency for the Municipality in all matters prescribed by law, which are not assigned by this Administrative Code to the Department of Community Development.

Prepare and maintain the Comprehensive Plan for the development of the Municipality and present the same to the Council for consideration.

Maintain and keep files of all its records.

Perform any and all functions delegated to it by the Council in accordance with this Code, the Home Rule Charter or applicable law.

 The Planning and Zoning Commission, at the request of the Council or by official action of the same may: 

Make recommendations to the Council concerning the adoption or amendment of the Official Map.

Prepare and present to the Council a zoning ordinance and make recommendations on proposed amendments to it.

Prepare, recommend and administer subdivision and land development and planned residential development regulations as provided by applicable law.

 Prepare and present to the Council a building code and a housing code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments thereto.

Do such other act or make such studies as may be necessary to fulfill the duties and obligations imposed by applicable law.

Prepare and present to the Council an environmental study.

Submit to the Council a recommended capital improvement program.

Promote public interest in and understanding of the comprehensive Plan and planning.

Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.

Hold scheduled public meetings and hearings.

Require from other departments and agencies of the Municipality such available information as relates to the work of the Planning Commission.

In the performance of its function, enter upon any land to make examinations or land surveys with the consent of the owner.

2009 Planning & Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting Schedule
All meetings convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Caucus Room*

    

January 7                      April 1                          July 1                          October 7

February 4                   May 6                          August 5                       November 4

March 4                       June 3                          September 2                 December 2

 

2009 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Schedule
All meetings convene at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Council Chambers*

January 14                    April 8                          July 8                            October 14

February 11                 May 13                        August 12                       November 10

March 11                     June 10                        September 9                   December 9