Land Planning & Projects
Lower Macungie Township has invested heavily in progressive and refined land planning efforts and practices to ensure the Lehigh Valley's third-largest municipality remains a regional engine for outstanding land use practices, economic development and high quality of life.
Planning documents are available for reading in this section which illustrate future community goals and expectations for land use, infrastructure, trails and excellence in design.
Developers interested in investing in Lower Macungie Township with commercial or residential proposals are encouraged to reach out to the Planning Department as early as possible to begin the Township's pre-application process.
Submission Deadlines
View the Planning/Zoning Meeting and Deadline Submission Dates (PDF).
Director Responsibilities
The Director:
- Provides interpretation, enforcement, and administration of Township Land Use Codes and Ordinances
- Assesses Planning and Community Development Departmental needs
- Leads planning, direction, and the integration of comprehensive planning and community development programs and services
- Maintains, updates, and administers land use ordinances
- Researches/reports current trends in planning and community development best practices
- Monitors federal/state/county legislation and regulations related to land development, planning, and land use
- Conducts rezoning reviews, right-of-way negotiations
- Processes grant and funding opportunities
- Manages township economic development initiatives
The Planning/Community Development Director additionally acts as staff liaison to and administers the proceedings of the Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission.