Planning Commission
Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 PM. (Alternate date: 4th Thursday of each month, 7:30 PM) .
The Planning Commission acts in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on applications filed under Chapter 114, Subdivision and Land Development, and Chapter 130, Zoning, as well as amendments to those Chapters and the Comprehensive Plan.
The Board consists of 7 members, each of whom is a full-time resident and qualified elector of the Township of Upper St. Clair. Members are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve for a 4-year term.
Current Board Members and Term Expiration Dates
Member | Term Expires |
David Wade, Chairman | 12/31/22 |
Todd Burlingame, Vice Chairman | 12/31/23 |
Jake Polochak, Secretary | 12/31/22 |
Robert Stevenson | 12/31/22 |
Robin Weissert | 12/31/21 |
Kimberly Smith | 12/31/21 |
David Sirota | 12/31/20 |
Planning Commission Reviews
Conditional Use Approval
Conditional Use Approval is a type of approval which may be granted by the Board of Commissioners for an authorized use, pursuant to express standards and criteria, after a recommendation by the Planning Commission and after a public hearing held as required by Chapter 130, Zoning. See the Conditional Use Application Guidelines for an outline of uses and zoning districts and the Flowcharts for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Conditional Use Application Guidelines Flowcharts of Process
- Conditional Use Application Flowchart
- Unified Conditional Use/Preliminary Land Development Flowchart
- Unified Conditional Use/Final Land Development Flowchart
- Conditional Use Application Checklist
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
Planned Development Approval, Tentative and Final
Planned Development Approval, Tentative and Final is a type of approval for an authorized use which may be granted by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with Article V of Chapter 130, Zoning. Nonresidential uses by planned development are Conditional Uses granted in accordance with the express standards and criteria of Chapter 130. See the Planned Development Application Guidelines for an outline of uses and zoning districts and Flowcharts for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Planned Development Application Guidelines Flowcharts of Process
- Planned Development Tentative Approval Flowchart
- Planned Development Final Approval Flowchart
- Planned Development Tentative Approval Checklist
- Planned Development Final Approval Checklist
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
- Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer (DEP)
Subdivision and Land Development Approval
Subdivision and Land Development Approval is a type of approval for the division or redivision of a lot, tract or parcel of land into two or more lots under the provisions of Chapter 114, Subdivision and Land Development, and Chapter 130, Zoning. See the Subdivision and Land Development Approval Guidelines and Flowcharts for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
- Subdivision Application Guidelines Flowcharts of Process
- Preliminary Approval Flowchart
- Final Approval Flowchart
- Preliminary Subdivision and Land Development Plan Checklist
- Final Subdivision and Land Development Plan Checklist
- Fee Schedule
- Calendar of Meeting Dates and Filing Deadlines
- Sewage Facilities Planning Module Application Mailer (DEP)
Zoning Amendment
Zoning Amendment may be granted by the Board of Commissioners for changes to the text of the Zoning Code or to the Zoning District Map (rezoning). See the Zoning Amendment Application Guidelines and Flowchart for the application process. Other pertinent information is listed below.
Simple Subdivision Approval and/or Simple Land Development Approval
Simple Subdivision Approval and/or Simple Land Development Approval are types of approvals that may be granted by the Township Manager. See the Flowchart, Checklist and other pertinent information listed below.
Simple Subdivision Approval involves a resubdivision of a previously recorded plan approved by the Township, or unbuildable lot where the lots have different zoning districts, which does not create any increase in the number of lots, does not involve any new street or easement of access or the extension or creation of any public or private improvements, which does not adversely affect the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property, and which is not in conflict with any provisions of Chapter 114, Subdivision, or Chapter 130, Zoning.
Simple Land Development Approval involves a revision in a previously recorded plan approved by the Township which has minimal site and traffic impact, does not create any increase in the number of lots, does not involve any new streets or easements of access, does not adversely affect the development of the remainder of the parcel or adjoining property, and which is not in conflict with any provisions of Chapter 114, Subdivision, or Chapter 130, Zoning.
Public and Private Improvements Approval and Acceptance.
All public improvements to be dedicated to the Township must be constructed in accordance with the Public and Private Improvements Code, Chapter 99, prior to acceptance by the Township. See the attached Guidelines and Flowcharts and other information listed below.
Planning Commission Application Packet
Planning Commission Application Packet - A complete packet for filing an application is listed below.
Acceptable Forms Of Security
Acceptable Forms Of Security - Security is required upon approval of plans involving public and private improvements. Approved forms are listed below.
Environmental Impact Statement
Environmental Impact Statement - An Environmental Impact Statement is required for certain types of approvals. See the guidelines listed below.
Contact
Information
Department of Administration
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
P. 412-831-9000
F. 412-831-9882
1820 McLaughlin Run Road Upper St. Clair, PA 15241Meeting Agendas
Regular Meeting Agendas
December 19, 2019 January 16, 2020
February 20, 2020 March 19, 2020 April 16, 2020 May 21, 2020 June 18, 2020 July 16, 2020 August 20, 2020 September 17, 2020 October 15, 2020 November 19, 2020 December 17, 2020
Informational & General Affairs Meeting Agendas
December 19, 2019 January 16, 2020 February 20, 2020 March 19, 2020 April 16, 2020 May 21, 2020 June 18, 2020 July 16, 2020 August 20, 2020 September 17, 2020 October 15, 2020 November 19, 2020 December 17, 2020Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020
Informational & General Affairs Meeting
November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 June 2020 July 2020 September 2020