Ordinances

Subdivision & Land Development Ordinance

4-27-05 Full Copy
Cover through Ordinance 180
Table of Contents
Article 1 General Provisions
Article 2 Definitions
Article 3 Sketch Plan Submission
Article 4 Preliminary Plan Submission
Article 5 Final Plan Submission
Article 6 Minor Subdivision & Boundary Line Adjustment Submission
Article 7 Design Standards
Article 8 Mobile Home Park Requirements
Article 9 Improvements Specifications
Article 10 Administration
Appendix A Storm Drainage Runoff Calculation
Appendix B Standard Plan Notations
Appendix C Preliminary Plan Checklist
Appendix D Final Plan Requirements
Appendix E Notice to Landowners within 200 Feet
Appendix F Standards for Improvements Construction

Zoning Ordinance

Zoning Map- Base Districts - 2023
Zoning Map - Overlays - 2023
Updated  Zoning Ordinance 
Mineral Extraction Ordinance #248-04-24 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Stonebriar II Ordinance #249-04-24 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Miscellaneous Changes Ordinance #250-04-24 - Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Article 1 - General Provisions & Administration
Article 2 - Base Zoning District Designation
Article 3 - Base Zoning District Regulations
Article 3 - Use Quick Views
Article 4 - Zoning Overlay Regulations
Article 5 - Permitted By-Right Additional Requirements
Article 6 - Supplemental Regulations
Article 7 - Conditional Uses & Special Exceptions
Article 8 - Environmental Protection
Article 9 - Performance Standards
Article 10 - Off-Street Parking & Loading
Article 10 - Parking Table
Article 11 - Signs
Article 11 - Signs Appendix
Article 12 - Definitions
 
Floodplain Ordinance - Ord #212-06-14
 

Code of Ordinances

Ordinance #247-02-24 - False Alarm Ordinance Amendment
Ordinance #243-11-22 - Monocacy Creek Stormwater Management
Ordinance #242-11-22 - Bushkill Creek Stormwater Management
Ordinance #241-10-22 - Building and Facility Use
Ordinance #240-06-22 - Mikron Road Stop Signs, Speed Limit and Parking Regulations
Ordinance #239-10-21 – EAJSA Rules and Regs
Ordinance #238-05-21 – Snow Removal
Ordinance #234-08-19 – Earned Income Tax for Open Space Funding
Ordinance #233-04-19 – Stop Sign Ordinance Amendment
Ordinance #233-02-19 – No Parking Ordinance
Ordinance #232-02-19 – Open Space Referendum
Ordinance #231-01-19 – Fireworks Regulations
Ordinance #229-10-18 – Monocacy Creek Watershed Act 167 Stormwater Management
Ordinance #226-07-18 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
Ordinance #225-04-18 Lower Nazareth & Hanover CRPD Agreement
Ordinance #224-04-18 Bath Withdrawal Settlement
Ordinance #223-02-18 Tax Collector Fees
Ordinance #222-02-18 Recycling Ordinance Update
Ordinance #218-04-16 Uniform Traffic Regulations
Ordinance #216-10-15 Intergovernmental Agreement LNT & HT Sanitary Sewer
Ordinance #215-03-15 City of Bethlehem & Lower Nazareth Township Sewer Agreement
Ordinance #214-03-15 Repeal of Township Firearms Ordinances
Ordinance #205-10-11 Re-enacting Earned Income Tax
Ordinance #204-07-11 Real Estate Tax Certification Fee
Ordinance #203-06-11 EAJSA Pretreatment Policy Amendment
Ordinance #200-03-10 Amended Stop Sign Ordinance
Ordinance #199-01-10 Hanoverville Road Vacation
Ordinance #198-01-10 Mandatory Recycling Ordinance – updated Ord 222-02-18
Ordinance #196-11-09 Sidewalk Maintenance
Ordinance #161-04-03 Traffic Impact Fee
Ordinance #135-09-98 Animal Control
Permit Forms & Applications
2024 Fee Schedule
Building, Zoning & Grading Permit Application - 2023
Burning Permit Application
Burn Ordinance
Demolition Permit Guidelines
Demolition Permit Application
Driveway Permit Application
Driveway SALDO Excerpt
Escrow Agreement Package – updated 2024
Home Office / Home Occupation Application
Honey Bee Apiary Permit Application
Hot Tub-Spa Submission Package-2024
Masonry Mailbox Package
Moving Record
Nazareth Area Council of Governments (NACOG) UCC Board of Appeals Application
PA DEP On Lot Sewage System Instructions
PA DEP On Lot Sewage System Application
Rental Disclosure Ordinance – Residential #190-08-07
Rental Disclosure Semi-Annual Filing Form
Residential Addition Submission Checklist - 2024
Septic Application Procedures for Residents 2024
Single Family Dwelling Submission Checklist (approved prior to 2014)
Single Family Dwelling Submission Checklist (approved after 2014)
Sign Permit Application w/ Digital Sign Requirements
Swimming Pool – Above Ground Submission Package - 2024
Swimming Pool – In Ground Submission Package - 2024
2015 Pool & Spa Code – Chapter 3 General Compliance
2015 Pool & Spa Code – Chapter 7 On Ground-Above Ground Pools
2015 Pool & Spa Code – Chapter 8 In Ground Pools
2015 Pool & Spa Code – Chapter 9 Spas
Transient Merchant - Mobile Food Vendor Application
Transient Merchant - Peddling Application
Transient Merchant Ordinance
PA UCC Plan Review Checklist
Worker’s Compensation Waiver - 2023

Miscellaneous Documentation

Article 1, Section 121, Non-Conformities 
Article 6, Section 609, Temporary Uses
Article 5, Section 503.3, Accessory Structures-Sheds
Article 6, Section 605.3, Fences & Walls
Grading Plan Requirements
Insurance Requirements for Pre-Con
Mailbox Installation Guidelines
PA Code 025_0073 On Lot Sewage Disposal

Subdivision and Land Development

Subdivision & Land Development Application
Stormwater Best Management Practices Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Time Extension Letter – example
Waiver Request

Zoning Appeals

Conditional Use Application - updated May 2024
Conditional Use Application Procedures
Zoning Appeal Application
Zoning Appeal Procedures
Records Request Information
Open Records Policy
Lower Nazareth will NOT fill anonymous verbal or written requests.
Records Request Form
Office of Open Records

Lower Nazareth Township Records Request Email Address:

Recordsrequest@lowernazareth.com

Lower Nazareth Township Open Records Officer
Summer Park Program

2024 SUMMER PARK PROGRAM - REGISTRATION CLOSED

2024 PROGRAM FLYER

2024 PROGRAM CALENDAR

2024 REGISTRATION FORMS

If registering only one child:

  • REGISTRATION & HEALTH FORM, LNT WAIVER, & PARENT LETTER
  • ACTION KARATE WAIVER

If registering two or more children:

    • REGISTRATION AND PARENT LETTER - one per household
    • HEALTH FORM & LNT WAIVER - one per child
    • ACTION KARATE WAIVER - one per child

DO YOU ENJOY WORKING WITH CHILDREN?

Applications are currently being accepted for Leaders for this year’s program. Interested parties must be at least 18 years old or entering their senior year in high school. Responsibilities include keeping children active and engaging them in fun and challenging activities while maintaining a safe environment

  •  
  • SUMMER PARK LEADER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

    Applications are also available at the Township Office, 623 Municipal Drive. All applicants are subject to background clearances per PA State Law (Act 153 of 2014 & Act 15 of 2015).

Reports

Resolutions

& Agreements

Reports, Resolutions, & Agreements

Archived Reports

ALL 2023 (and prior) Reports, Resolutions & Agreements have been moved to Reports, Resolutions & Agreements Archive

2024 Resolutions
LNT-01-24 - Tax Collection Committee Delegates
LNT-02-24 - Township Manager Compensation
LNT-03-24 - Appointment of Independent Auditor
LNT-04-24 - Appointment of Zoning Hearing Board Member
LNT-05-24 - Appointment of Zoning Hearing Board Alternate
LNT-06-24 - Appointment of Zoning Hearing Board Alternate
LNT-07-24 - Destruction of Municipal Records
LNT-08-24 - 2023 Surplus Funds
LNT-09-24 - Planning Commission Compensation
LNT-10-24 - Zoning Hearing Board Compensation
LNT-11-24 - Declaration of Taking
LNT-12-24 - AHOC Minor Subdivision
LNT-13-24 - Nazareth Storage 173 Nazareth Pike - Preliminary Land Development
LNT-14-24 - Nazareth Storage 281-283 Nazareth Pike - Preliminary Land Development
LNT-15-24 - Statewide LSA Grant
LNT-16-24 - Acquire Open Space Property
LNT-17-24 - Fuel Escalator Clause
LNT-18-24 - Livable Landscapes Grant Application
LNT-19-24 - Amendment to 2023 Surplus Funds Resolution
LNT-20-24 - ARPA Funds Obligation
LNT-21-24 - Stone Briar II Major Subdivision
LNT-22-24 - Stone Briar II Planning Module
LNT-23-24 - Burger King Land Development
LNT-24-24 - America 250PA
LNT-25-24 - Georgetown 4-way Study
LNT-26-24 - Website Maintenance
LNT-27-24 - Lot 6 & 7 Revised Final Land Development
LNT-28-24 - 173 Nazareth Pike Self Storage Final Land Development
LNT-29-24 - 281-283 Nazareth Pike Self Storage Final Land Development
LNT-30-24 - Traffic Impact CD Renewal
LNT-31-24 - ESWA
LNT-32-24 - Monroe County LSA Grant Application for CRPD
LNT-33-24 -Northampton Lehigh County LSA Grant Application for CRPD
LNT-34-24 - Monroe County LSA Grant Application for HVFC
LNT-35-24 - Northampton Lehigh County LSA Grant Application for HVFC
LNT-36-24 - House Bill Opposition
 
 
2024 Hecktown Fire Reports
2024 Ambulance Reports

Minutes

& Agenda

Minutes & Agenda

Minutes Archive

ALL 2023 (and prior) Agendas & Minutes have been moved to Minutes and Agenda Archive

Zoning Hearing Board – 2024
AgendaMinutes
January 23rdJanuary 23rd
February 27th - CANCELLED 
March 26th -CANCELLED 
April 9th & NoticeMeeting continued to May 14th
April 29th & NoticeApril 29th
April 30th
& Notice
April 30th
May 14th & NoticeMay 14th
May 28th & NoticeMay 28th

May 29th CANCELLED

Notice

 
UPDATED
June 25th &
Notice
June 25th
July 23rd CANCELLED 
August 6th & NoticeAugust 6th
August 27th & NoticeMeeting Continued to October 22nd
September 17th - CANCELLED 
October 22nd 
November 26th 
December 17th 

OPEN SPACE

PRESERVATION

OPEN SPACE

Recreation, Parks, Open Space Plan
Open Space Preservation Application