Planning & Zoning

NEW FLOOD INSURANCE MAPS
This past September, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent us the new proposed Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) panels for Wayne Township. Changes from the current FIRM are not the result of new engineering studies, but of improved technology and mapping capabilities.
What does this mean to me? Property that is not currently identified as flood prone may be mapped into a higher risk zone following adoption of the new mapping. Or the opposite may occur.
When will this occur? The final DFIRM will not become effective until six months after the final determination is issued by FEMA. The timing of the map changes remains unknown, but is anticipated for the end of 2010. Before then, the township must adopt a new Floodplain Ordinance that meets the minimum requirements of the flood insurance program.
How will I know if my property is affected? Wayne Township will notify you by mail if you will be affected by the changes on the DFIRM and inform you of the potential flood insurance implications.
What insurance implications? If you have a mortgage with a federally regulated lender and the building(s) on this parcel are within a Special Flood Hazard Area, then your lender must require you to carry flood insurance when these flood maps become effective. If you do not have a mortgage, it is still recommended that you purchase flood insurance. Most homeowners' insurance policies do not provide coverage for damage due to flooding. Take note: There is a lower cost option offered by the national Flood Insurance Program for properties being mapped into high risk areas for the first time if the insurance is initially purchased before the new DFIRM effective date.
We will keep you informed during the year as these revisions are finalized.

WAYNE TOWNSHIP NUISANCE ORDINANCE
In both the March 2009 and July 2009 township newsletters, we referred to the Wayne Township Nuisance Ordinance.

Below is a link where you may review The Wayne Township Nuisance Ordinance.
Nuisance Ordinance

The links below may be used to view and/or print the Wayne Township Nuisance Complaint Form Policy & Instructions, and the Nuisance Complaint Form.
Nuisance Complaint Form Policy & Instructions
Nuisance Complaint Form

PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS
Beginning June 2, 2008, the Wayne Township Planning Commission will meet on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 17395 Sciota Road. The commission voted to establish this monthly meeting schedule to eliminate the advertising cost associated with their review of minor subdivisions. In response, the Board of Supervisors amended the above fee resolution to remove the $25 charge for minor subdivision review.

The planning commission also established a submittal deadline: Subdivision plans must be filed with the township secretary by the last business day of the preceeding month to be reviewed at the subsequent Monday meeting. This is to assure that a quorum will be present at the meeting. Requests for interim plan review will be considered. However, the $25 advertising fee must then be paid.

It is the Planning Commission's intent to also use this regular meeting schedule to begin a review of the township zoning ordinance.  The workability of the ordinance will be examined against filed zoning appeals and recent court rulings.

WAYNE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE
The Wayne Township Zoning Ordinance sets forth land use classifications and divides the township into zoning districts as delineated on the official zoning maps. The Board of Supervisors has adopted these zones for the purpose of implementing the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Wayne Township, to safeguard and enhance the appearance and quality of township development, and to provide for the social, physical and economic advantages resulting from comprehensive and orderly planned use of land resources.

The Wayne Township Zoning Ordinance was adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 1991, as amended in 1999 and 2002 and shall remain in effect until modified or rescinded by the governing body.

The Zoning Ordinance is available for view on this webpage; copies of the zoning map are available for review at the Township Office. Final verification should be done through the Wayne Township Zoning Officer.
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ZONING ORDINANCE #45 as amended by Ordinance #54 and #59:
An Ordinance dividing the township into various zoning districts and regulating the construction, alteration and use of the building or land within each of these districts, defining terms; and prescribing minimum standards, procedures, penalties and violations.

Table of Contents
Article 1 General Provisions
Article 2 Definitions
Article 3 District Regulation
Article 4 Lot and Yard Requirements
Article 5 Supplementary Regulations
Article 6 Administration, Enforcement and Violations
Article 7 Zoning Hearing Board and Other Administrative Proceedings
Article 8 Amendments
Article 9 Repeals
Appendix A
Amendment Ordinance No. 59
Zoning Map