Any resident of the Borough of Bath is eligible to apply for the position of the Bath Planning Commission. Borough Council appoints the commission members to four-year terms and the positions receive no compensation.
The Borough of Bath Planning Commission is an advisory board consisting of five members. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to Borough Council on all land development and subdivision applications submitted to the Borough.
The Bath Planning Commission meets on the third Monday of each month beginning at 6PM, unless there is a lack of business. Meetings are held at Borough Hall, 121 S. Walnut Street Bath, PA 18014.
Most of the Planning Commission’s duties pertain to the review of land development and subdivision plans. However, the Commission also reviews proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map; proposed changes to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances, Comprehensive Plan writing and revisions, and rezoning petitions.
Commissioners are encouraged to attend education and training seminars which are paid for by the Borough.
If you would like more information, you can contact Borough Manager, Brad Flynn at (610) 837-6525. If you would like to apply for the position of planning commissioner or alternate, you can email a letter of interest to him at manager@boroughofbath.org.
