The Planning Commission is comprised of seven volunteer residents appointed by the Supervisors that act as an advisory group to the Board as well as advising the Township in regard to long-range planning, recommendations for changes, and subdivision and land development plans.

The Planning Commission meet the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM at the Ross Township Municipal Building, located at 250 Anchorage Road, Saylorsburg, PA 18353.

Roger Christman – Chairman

Rick Meixsell – Vice Chairman

Herb Stecker

Lauri Lapping

David Labar

Roger Green, Jr.

Frank Piraino

Russ Kresge – Engineer

Michael Gaul – Solicitor

Ordinances: Zoning, Land Development and Sub-division, Storm Water Management are available in booklet form at the Township office.

The Zoning Hearing Board meets on an as needed basis.

Zoning Map

Leonard Ventre – Chairman

Randy Nolf – Vice Chairman

David Bray – Member

Carl Biechy – Alternate Member

Michael Galler – Alternate Member

James Fareri – Solicitor

Zoning was adopted in December of 2000 which:

a) divides the Township of Ross into districts with varying regulations

b) permitting, prohibiting, regulating, and determining the uses of land, watercourses, and other bodies of water, the size, height, bulk, location, erection, construction, repair, expansion, razing, removal and use of structures, the areas and dimensions of land and bodies of water to be occupied by uses and structures; as well as yards and other open areas to be left unoccupied

c) establishes the maximum density and intensity of use

d) provides for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance in accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, including provision for special exceptions and variances to be administered by a Zoning Hearing Board; and

e) establishes provisions for the protection of certain natural features.