Planning, Zoning & Code Enforcement

Township Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer

Russell Coolbaugh
Phone Number: (570) 674-2000 ext. 105
Email: rcoolbaugh@dallastwp.org
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

Township Administrative Assistant, Planning and Zoning

Nicole Fleschut
Phone: (570) 674-2000 ext. 103
Email: nfleschut@dallastwp.org
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30

All contract workers in Dallas Township must register with the Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer.

Dallas Township Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board Submission Deadline and Meeting Dates

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.  Their primary duty is to hear cases on individual requests pertaining to any possible deviation to the Zoning Ordinance.  This includes variances, Special Exceptions, and interpretation of the Zoning Officer. Meetings are held in the Municipal Building conference room and scheduled as needed.  Meetings will be posted on the Township web site and social media.

The Zoning Hearing Board consists of:

Robert Bayer, Chairman
Mary Barbara Gilligan
Michael Somoga
Mary Rodriguez, Alternate

*The Board solicitor is: Atty. Donald Karpowich

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is comprised of five members appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Members must be residents of the Township. The Board has the responsibility of reviewing proposed subdivisions/land development within the Township and recommending approval or rejection to the Board of Supervisors.  Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal building. Agenda items need to be in place three weeks (21 days) in advance of that month’s meeting:

The Planning Commission Board consists of:

Jack Dodson, Chairman
Robert Besecker Jr.
Charles Kishbaugh
Dan Jones
Ryan Stoa

Planning Board Solicitor is: William J. McCall