The Red Hill Planning Commission consists of five residents appointed by Borough Council for staggered four year terms. It is the responsibility of the planning commission to review all land development applications for compliance with the zoning ordinances and subdivision and land development ordinances. The planning commission acts as an advisory board and makes recommendations to Borough Council. The planning commission receives professional advice from the Borough Engineer and the Montgomery County Planning Commission.  The Planning Commission is also responsible for drafting and recommending new ordinances for incorporation into the current Zoning and/or Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances.  The Planning Commission meets on the Third Thursday of the month at 7 pm at the Red Hill Borough Council Chambers. 

The purpose of the Zoning Hearing Board is to hold public meetings on applications for special exceptions or variances from the zoning ordinances. The Zoning Hearing Board is independent from Borough Council and all decisions are final, unless appealed through the courts.

The Zoning Hearing Board consists of three members. Members are residents of the borough and may hold no other offices in the borough.  All members are appointed by Borough Council. Each member’s term is for three years and is fixed so that one member’s term expires each year.

RED HILL BOARD OF APPEALS

Interested parties shall be qualified by training and experience on matters pertaining to building construction.  Training and experience may consist of licensure as an architect or engineer, experience in the construction industry, and training or experience as an inspector or plan reviewer. The purpose of this board is to hear and rule on appeals, requests for variances and requests for extensions of time.