Road Work Ahead: Scheduled road work is to start soon. Please stay alert and use caution when traveling any road where contractors are working. Below is a tentative schedule of roads and dates. Dates can change dependent on weather and/or contractor schedule.Old Reading Road - Sycamore Rd to Covered Bridge- August 14 - 10am - 12pm - road closed for pothole patching- August 16 - road closed for mowing and tree maintenance- Road will also be crack sealed in preparation for seal coating- Week of August 25 - seal coatOld Reading Road - Schoolhouse Rd to Meadow Rd - Area patchwork for road pipesJoint at top of hill to Meadow Rd. - crack sealing - prep for seal coat- Week of August 25 - seal coatShakespeare Road - McIntyre to Township line- Week of August 25 - seal coat- dependent on weather, Shakespeare might need prep work    before seal coatRider Road -  McIntyre to Township line- Week of August 25 - seal coat- dependent on weather, Rider might need prep work    before seal coat

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Zoning Board Hearing – Catawissa Water Authority

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

CATAWISSA TOWNSHIP

ZONING HEARING BOARD

 

The Catawissa Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at 6:00pm on

Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Catawissa Township Municipal Building, 153 Old Reading Road, Catawissa, PA. 17820 to consider the following applications:

 

Application of The Municipal Authority of the Borough of Catawissa for property located at 798 Creek Road, Catawissa Township, Parcel ID No. 09 05 01300 in the Medium Density Residential/Flood Hazard Zoning District.

  1. The applicant is requesting a variance pursuant to Article IX, Section 914 of the Township Zoning Ordinance from the requirements of Article V, Section 526 to allow construction of the proposed water treatment building within the front yard setback of 35 feet.
  2. The applicant is requesting a variance pursuant to Article IX, Section 914 of the Township Zoning Ordinance from the requirements of Article V, Section 544 to allow construction of the proposed water treatment building within the Flood Hazard District. The proposed building first floor elevation will be 7.22’ above the Base Flood Elevation.

 

Please take notice that the hearings on the above-referenced applications will be conducted by the Zoning Hearing Board and its appointed Hearing Officer, Richard J. Shoch, Esquire.  At the conclusion of the hearing, the Zoning Hearing Board may take action on the applications.  Any interested party, resident or taxpayer is welcome to appear and attend.  Copies of the applications are available for inspection at the Township Office, 153 Old Reading Road, by calling the Township Secretary for an appointment.