Dallas Township’s Comprehensive Plan
Dallas Township is currently involved with the formulation of a Comprehensive Plan – a written document identifying the goals, objectives, principles, guidelines, policies, standards, and strategies for the growth and development of the community.
To facilitate this process, a committee was formed to address issues pertaining to topics and issues of importance to the future of Dallas Township. Committee members are: Dallas Township Supervisor Liz Martin (Recording Secretary), Dallas Township Planning Commission Chairman Jack Dodson (Chairman), Planning Commissioners Bob Besecker and Dan Jones, and Dallas Township Engineer Representative Tom Doughton. The process will be facilitated by Planning Consultant Jack Varaly.
Goals & Objectives:
www.dallastownship.com/files/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN_GOALS_OBJECTIVES.pdf
What is your VISION for the future of Dallas Township?
The Dallas Township Comprehensive Plan Committee will present a series of public Visioning sessions to seek input from residents.
Ad Hoc committees have been formed to address the following topics: Land use/Zoning, Housing, Oil & Gas, and Open Space.
VISIONING sessions will take place on the last Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. as needed.
2010 Census Data:
A significant portion of the Census Data that will be included into the Comprehensive Plan will be based upon estimates
from the American Community Survey, which is an on-going activity of the Census Bureau.
www.dallastownship.com/files/Census Data American Community Survey.pdf
www.dallastownship.com/files/Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics.pdf
www.dallastownship.com/files/SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.pdf
www.dallastownship.com/files/SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS.pdf
Dallas Township Map (with street identification):
www.dallastownship.com/files/DALLAS TWP MAP.pdf
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Download Our September, 2012 Newsletter |
The Dallas Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that, effective October 1, 2012, the Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) in our Municipality will be collected and administered by Berkheimer Tax Administrator. This change is the result of State Legislation (Act 32) that required the consolidation of the collection of Local Earned Income Tax to a county “Tax Collection District”. The tax rate and all filing dates will remain the same. The only change is the “tax collector”. However, there are changes in the employer withholding requirements. Please visit the Berkheimer website for more details, at www.hab-inc.com. We encourage you to take advantage of the fast and easy e-filing for individuals and employers offered by Berkheimer.
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From the Dallas Township Supervisors |
On February 14, 2012, Act 13 (of 2012) was signed into law. Not only does that law institute an impact fee for natural gas activity in the state (that will benefit ONLY counties with active well activity, which Luzerne County is not), but attached to it is language that strips away local zoning regulation - leaving ALL zoning districts vulnerable to activities such as compressor stations, dehydration facilities, and further pipeline construction. As written, Act 13 supercedes the Curative Amendment.
Meanwhile, a number of munipalities, counties and other organizations are banding together to declare the unconstitutionalty of Act 13. Last week, Luzerne County Council voted unanimously to support this effort. Therefore, in the spirit of community and in the best interest of our residents and taxpayers, the Dallas Township Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed at its 4/3 Work Session to submit a letter of support to those challenging this law.
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Aaron, Dallas Township's K-9 unit, hard at work, during a
recent drug bust
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