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Community Development
The Community Development Department is responsible for building construction activities, land use and zoning regulations, and subdivision and land development activities.
Codes & Ordinances
The Township acts in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code. Community Development works with the Zoning Hearing Board and the Planning Commission. The use of land within the Township must comply with a Zoning Ordinance, which specifically identifies uses of land and the districts within which these uses are permitted.
Zoning Districts & Land Development
Zoning districts are geographically plotted, based upon municipal needs, on the official map of the Township. The Zoning Ordinance also contains provisions for the variance of its specific terms and conditions, by a Zoning Hearing Board, based upon a hardship running with the land that has not been created by the property owner.
The development of land within the Township is regulated by Subdivision and Land Development Regulations (SALDO). These regulations contain design standards for public and private improvements to serve new development. The Planning Commission assists the Board of Supervisors in the review of subdivision and land development plans.
Resources for Economic Development
The Community Development Department can aid new and existing businesses with site selection as well as resources such as market analysis, information/consultation on state, federal, or local programs, and township regulatory information. We seek to promote economic development and help anyone looking to do business in Lower Paxton.
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Amanda Zerbe
Community Development Director/Zoning Officer
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Shirley Hepschmidt
Community Development Secretary
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Randy Allen
Engineering Field Technician
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Nick Gehret
Planning Officer
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Irv Spoonhauer
Building & Codes Inspector
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Nicole Holmes
Codes Administrator & Permit Technician
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Alex Manikas
GIS Technician