Boards/Commissions

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board may consist of 3 to 5 residents of the borough. Primary responsibilities of the Zoning Hearing Board include, among others: hearing requests for variances where it is alleged that the provisions of the zoning ordinance inflict unnecessary hardship to the applicant, hearing and deciding requests for special exceptions to the terms of the zoning ordinance, hearing and deciding upon special challenges to the validity of the land use ordinance, and hearing appeals from a determination by the Zoning Officer or Municipal Engineer.

Chairman: Stephen Faust

Term Exp: 12/31/2026

Member: Jeremy Lutz

Term Exp: 01/2029

Member: James Gabel

Term Exp: 12/31/2027

Shade Tree Commission

The Shade Tree Commission may consist of up to three residents of the borough. Primary responsibilities of the Shade Tree Commission are to promote the maintenance and planting of healthy, desirable shade trees within the public rights-of-way. Additionally, the Commission works in cooperation with the borough to manage trees within the community parks.

Shade Tree Commission meetings are held quarterly at 7 pm at Bernville Borough Hall.

2026 Meeting Dates: February 5, May 7, August 6 and November 5.

Standing Agenda for 2026

1 – Meeting Call to Order

2 – Roll Call of Attendees / Welcoming of Guests

3 – Review of Meeting Minutes from the Prior STC Meeting

4 – Treasurer's Report

5 – Discussion of Current and Future Projects

A – Status Updates and Action Items/required motions

B – Consideration/Discussion on Future Projects

C – Open Discussion on Topics of Importance

D – Required Actions/Motions Not Yet Taken