January 25, 2023

A Look At The Land Development Process

The Township currently has two active land development applications that are in the review period.

The subdivision and land development process is governed by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC). The process is initiated by the property or equitable owner(s) by applying to the Township which includes submitting fully engineered land development plans.

The Township through its professionals, consultants, and staff, review the plans for compliance with the Township’s subdivision, land development, zoning, fire, and sewer ordinances. The plans are reviewed by the Township Engineer, Fire Marshal, Sewer Engineer, Zoning Officer, Traffic Engineer, Montgomery County Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Council.

The land development plans are next reviewed by the Township’s Planning Commission at a public meeting where a recommendation is made to the Board of Commissioners to approve or deny the plan. Finally, the land development plan is then considered by the Board of Commissioners for approval at a public meeting.

Preliminary/Final Applications under review:

· Pennington Properties/Moyer Blvd: application for twin homes (10 units) at the corner of West Point & Moyer Blvd. This application was recommended for approval at the January 11, 2023 Planning Commission meeting. The applicant will be revising the plans to incorporate the consultant review letters before it is scheduled to go before the Commissioners.

· 645 Sumneytown Pike: Minor subdivision application to subdivide the 1.69 acre parcel into two parcels for 1 additional single family dwelling to be constructed. This application was recommended for approval at the January 11, 2023 Planning Commission meeting conditioned upon the resolution of potential zoning issues.

In This Issue

Land Development Applications
Sewer Bill Payments
Celebrate Diversity
Volunteer Vacancies
Parks & Rec Activities
Meeting Calendar

How To Pay Your Sewer Bill

Township sewer bills can be paid online or in person.

To pay online, just click here. If you are on the Township website, type "sewer payments" in the search box in the upper right corner. You will get a results page with Online Payments as the first item. Click on Online Results and you will go to the payments landing page. From there, click "Click here to pay" and select "Utility Billing."

To pay online, you will need your most recent invoice. There is a small fee for online payments.

For fee-free payments, please visit the Township Building where you can pay by cash or check. You can also drop off a payment in the lock box outside the entrance to the Township Building. Of course, payments can also be mailed.

Help Celebrate The Township's Diversity

The Township is looking to celebrate the diversity in our community.

The Board of Commissioners will be featuring speakers at its meetings in February (Black History Month), March (Women's History Month), May (Asian Pacific American History Month), June (Pride Month) and September 15th-October 15th- Hispanic Heritage Month.

If you are a member of an organization or even just an individual with a message to share about these celebrations, please email Township Manager Sandra Zadell to set up an appointment to discuss your idea.

Applications Accepted For Police Pension Board And Environmental Advisory Council

The Township is currently accepting resumes for vacancies on the Police Pension Board and the Environmental Advisory Council.

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board meets on a quarterly basis to review the plan administration, fund management, plan provisions and other matters from time to time that may affect the Plan. The Police Pension Board serves in an advisory capacity and will present its findings and/or recommendations to the Board of Commissioners.

This is a volunteer position that would be appointed for a 2-year term. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their resumes by mail to 1 Parkside Place, North Wales, PA 19454 or by email to Megan Weaver, Assistant Township Manager.

Environmental Advisory Council (EAC)

The role of the EAC is to advise the Board of Commissioners on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management and use of natural resources, including air, tree, land and water resources located within the Township, to assist in the ongoing efforts of the Board of Commissioners to preserve open space within the Township, and to help educate residents of Upper Gwynedd about the importance of environmental protection.

The EAC meets monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. This is a volunteer position that would be appointed for a 3-year term. Interested applicants are encouraged to send their resumes by mail to 1 Parkside Place, North Wales, PA 19454 or by email to Megan Weaver, Assistant Township Manager.

Presidents' Day Mad Science Camp Spots Available

Parks and Recreation has a new online registration system. To create an account, click here. Please call 215-699-7777 if you need assistance.

Help Wanted: Summer employment opportunities are available. Parks and Recreation is hiring Camp Counselors, Teen Camp Counselors and Park Monitors.

Click here to email Program Coordinator Leigha Getty for more information

NEW LEGO class: Beginning Wednesday, February 15, Animal Adventures with LEGOs is an after school class from 4 p.m. to 5p.m. for kids ages 5-8! Sign-up now.

Click here to register

No school? No problem!: There are still spots available for our Presidents' Day Mad Science Camp! Join us on Monday, February 20 for a day full of building catapults, unraveling pulleys, & exploring energy of motion.

Click here for details

Ski/Snowboard Trip: Calling all teens! Don’t miss our Ski/Snowboard Trip on Saturday, February 25.

Details here

Upper Gwynedd Meeting Calendar

Township meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Agendas (posted when available)

February 1: Environmental Advisory Council, 6 p.m.

February 8: Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m.

February 13: Board of Commissioners worksession, 7 p.m.

February 15: Police Pension Board, 1 p.m.

February 21: Board of Commissioners business meeting, 7 p.m.

February 28: Zoning Hearing Board, 7 p.m.

Upper Gwynedd Township

1 Parkside Place, North Wales, PA 19454

Ph: (215) 699-7777 Fax: (215) 699-8846