Updated language and new permitted uses are highlights of a proposed new zoning ordinance which will be discussed when Sadsbury Topwnship supervisors meet with the township planning commission at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13.
The draft ordinance, recently returned to the township with comments from the county planning commission, will likely undergo revisions during that meeting and then be sent back to the county planning commission and township attorney for review. Public input is welcome at the Oct. 13 meeting.
Supervisor Linda Swift said the draft ordinance features new zoning districts, more uses which will be permitted without zoning hearings, and new language to accommodate low, medium and high-density businesses, along with different types of residential development.
In other business during their Sept. 7 meeting supervisors agreed to participate in an intermunicipal ordinance with Bart Township and other interested southern end municipalities. Such an ordinance, drafted as a group with one attorney, would save legal fees and then allow the municipalities to save money by sharing equipment, supplies and personnel.
Supervisors discussed options for health care plans for township employees, but opted to stay with Health America since employees expressed satisfaction with the coverage.
Roadmaster Jeff Nickel said the road crew is still working on White Oak Road, which is presently closed for construction between Noble and Lower Valley roads. The project is behind schedule due to having to move poles and electric lines, and the crew anticipates opening the road Oct. 30.
Supervisors approved use of some township roads for the Oct. 16 Covered Bridge Run, formerly sponsored by Atglen Borough but now sponsored by the YMCA. Creek Road will be one way, southbound, during the event.
After some discussion, supervisors said Chris Stoltzfus at 6809 White Oak Road could keep his phone shanty on the railroad right-of-way, but move it closer to his house; referred a resident’s questions to the zoning hearing board; and signed planning mylars for Benuel Fisher.
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