Boards & Commissions

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals helps to ensure the fair and equitable application of the Building Codes by hearing appeals to decisions by the Code Enforcement Officer and Fire Marshal.

Park & Open Space Board

The Park and Open Space Board assists the Board of Supervisors in planning for the acquisition of future parks and open spaces in Whitpain and the evaluation of what uses are the most appropriate for Township parks and open spaces.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission works toward providing for the coordinated development of the Township.

Shade Tree Commission

Shade Tree Commission

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board helps ensure the fair and equitable application of the Township’s zoning ordinances by hearing appeals to the zoning officer’s decisions.

Elected Auditors

Human Relations Commission

Whitpain Township finds that it is of high public importance to adopt appropriate legislation to insure that all persons, regardless of actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap, use of guide or support animals because of blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression enjoy the full benefits of citizenship and are afforded equal opportunities for employment, housing and public accommodation.

Environmental Advisory Council

The purpose of the Environmental Advisory Council is to advise the Township Board of Supervisors on matters dealing with protection, conservation, management and use of natural resources, including air, tree, land and water resources located within the limits of Whitpain Township, to assist in the ongoing efforts of the Board of Supervisors to preserve open space within the Township, and to help educate residents of Whitpain Township about the importance of environmental protection.

Student Representatives on Boards & Commissions

This program, developed by the Whitpain Township Board of Supervisors, serves to appoint high school students to serve as non-voting members on various boards and commissions, including the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Park & Open Space Board, Shade Tree Commission, Human Relations Commission, and Environmental Advisory Council. Whitpain Township believes that it is important to include a student’s perspective into recommendations made by the boards and commissions, and at the same time, we think it will offer an excellent learning experience for the students. Attendance at meetings can be in person or virtual via Zoom.