Township of Salisbury

The Board of Commissioners discussed various financial and administrative matters, including the review of financial reports, the appointment of an Alternate Building Code Official, and the approval of a traffic signal easement for the Vistas at South Mountain Holdings, LLC. Other key topics included a request for the Civil Service Commission to provide a list of eligible candidates for promotion to Corporal/Detective, the authorization of a comment letter to the Lehigh County Authority regarding the Act 537 Plan, and the upcoming launch of a new township website and community development software. Additionally, updates were provided regarding roadway equipment rental bids, the status of zoning and code enforcement, and various building maintenance projects completed at township facilities.

This document details Salisbury Township's Land Use and Housing Plan, serving as a roadmap for managing development and growth. It comprehensively inventories existing land use, identifies development pressures, and analyzes trends across residential, commercial, industrial, public, parks, and agricultural sectors. Key goals include respecting natural features, regulating development in sensitive areas, ensuring land use compatibility, protecting residential neighborhoods, fostering appropriate business development, supporting healthcare facilities, and providing diverse housing options. The plan outlines proposed future land use categories and zoning adjustments to achieve these objectives.

This Comprehensive Plan for Salisbury Township updates the previous 1992 plan, serving as a roadmap for future development and conservation over a 10 to 15-year horizon. It outlines strategies to ensure positive community change and preserve the township's qualities by addressing future land use and housing, environmental conservation, community facilities and services, transportation, and community development and revitalization.

This Community Facilities and Services Plan for Salisbury Township acts as a roadmap for the provision and management of essential public services and infrastructure. It focuses on key areas such as government administration, public safety (police, fire, EMS), education, library services, recreation and open space, and critical utilities (sanitary sewer, water, public works, trash and recycling). The plan aims to maintain high-quality and cost-efficient services, promote inter-municipal cooperation, enhance community assets, ensure sustainable utility management, and strengthen public-school partnerships.

This Environmental Conservation Plan for Salisbury Township outlines strategies for preserving and protecting the township's significant natural resources, including wooded mountains, water systems, and prime agricultural soils. It prioritizes safeguarding sensitive natural features, enhancing water quality of groundwater and waterways, and managing development to respect the natural environment. Key objectives include strengthening environmental protections via zoning, promoting sustainable forestry and green development practices, supporting agricultural flexibility, encouraging riparian buffers, and exploring funding mechanisms for open space preservation.