Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough

Joint Planning and Zoning Assessment Project (2025 – 2026)

Workshop Meeting 8:   January 28, 2026   6:00 pm

 

  • Article 9: Signs (Sections 901 through 909)

 

  • Article 10: Nonconformities (Section 1001 through 1006)

 

  • Article 11: Administration and Enforcement (Sections 1101 through 1113)

 

  • Article 12: Municipal Enforcement (Sections 1201 through 1205)

 

  • Zoning Sub-Committee Meetings (Status and Updates)

 

  • Permitted Uses to be Added to Joint Zoning Ordinance
    • Section 664: Data Centers (Draft Issued 01-07-2026)
    • Section 665: Food Trucks (Draft Issued 11-17-2025)
    • Section 666: Medical Marijuana (Draft to be Issued 01-31-2026)
    • Section 667: Short-Term Rentals (Draft Issued 01-28-2026)
    • Other Uses (TBD)

 

  • Joint Zoning Map and Overlay Maps
    • Confirm the Limits of the Underlying Zoning Districts on the Joint Zoning Map
    • Confirm the Limits of the Overlay Districts on the Joint Zoning Map
    • Revisions to be Authorized and Completed as per PAMPC

 

  • Workshop Meetings and Project Schedule
    • Sub-Committee Meetings: To be scheduled by LAT and MPB
    • Workshop Meeting 9: Monday, February 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm (LAT)
    • Workshop Meeting 10: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 6:00 pm (MPB)
    • Workshop Meeting 11: Monday, February 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm (LAT)
    • Berks County Planning Commission Review (TBA)
    • Planning Commission Public Meetings (TBA)
    • Governing Body Public Hearings (TBA)