The Murrysville Planning Commission is appointed by Council as an advisory board for all matters related to planning and development in the municipality

Duties

The Planning Commission advises Council, the Mayor and the Planning Department upon all matters related to planning and development in the municipality. The Planning Commission shall have the power and shall be required to:

• Prepare and update the Comprehensive Plan for development of the municipality
• Prepare and present to Council a zoning ordinance and make recommendations to Council on proposed amendments
• Prepare and present to Council subdivision and land development and planned residential development ordinances and make recommendations to Council on proposed amendments
• Require from other departments and units of the municipality such available information as relates to the work of the Planning Commission.
• The Planning Commission, at the request of Council, may: Prepare and present to Council a building code and a housing code and make recommendations concerning proposed amendments
• Promote public interest in and understanding of the Comprehensive Plan and planning.
• Make recommendations to governmental, civic and private agencies and individuals as to the effectiveness of the proposals of such agencies and individuals.

Meetings

The Planning Commission meets at the Municipal Building at 7:30 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Members

• Robert F. Mitall, Chairman
• Frank Muzika, Assistant Secretary
• Charles Yates
• William P. Yant, Vice-Chairman
• Ron O’Toole
• Michael Caruso
• Rachel Remlinger - Assistant Secretary
• Jeff Franke, Council Liaison

Application Form for appointment to Planning Commission