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We strive to provide the most up to date and accurate information regarding growth and development in Tinicum Township and the surrounding area. Student Art Show:
Again this year, ECO-Bucks is sponsoring a Student Art Show at the
Tinicum Arts Festival. Any interested students, grades 1-12, may
participate. All art will be displayed at the Tinicum Arts Festival on
July 11-12 and ribbons will be distributed in various categories. Carr Tract Decision: The Supervisors voted unanimously to reject the challenge to the Prime Farmland and Agricultural Soils overlay on the Carr Tract. They cited the convincing evidence presented by the Township and ECO-Bucks witnesses as major factors in their decision. Hearings on hold:
New Hearings
will begin on Main Street Development and Piper Group challenges to the
following township ordnances:
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The Prime Farmland and Agricultural Soils Overlay District
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The Delaware River Wild and Scenic Overlay District
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The Woodland and Hedgerow Overlay District
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The Critical Biodiversity Areas Overlay District
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The Critical Recharge Areas Overlay District
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The Wetlands and Wetlands Margin Overlay District
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The Riparian Buffer Overlay District
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The Tohickon Creek Watershed Overlay District
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The Steep Slope Conservation District
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The impervious surface regulation for a performance subdivision in the
VR-Village Residential Zoning District
In addition, The Piper Group has reserved the right to contest the $500
charge for each hearing after the first.
The challenges apply to the following proposals:
Note: Tinicum Sewer and Water Group, L.P is not affiliated in any way with
Tinicum Township.
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Below you will find a quick guide to our site. Offer your expertise and ideas and energy, provide articles or information to us, or just general feedback via our REQUEST INFORMATION page. The PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT MAP shows only development proposals which have been submitted for approval to Township authorities. Our EVENTS calendar lists hearings, planning commission meeting, ECO-Bucks events, and other community events in the area. ABOUT US gives a brief background of who we are, why our growing group is taking a stand against sprawl - and what is at stake. Our PHOTO GALLERY is a collection of the beauty (and beast) that can be found in our local area. Submissions are welcome. We are assembling an extensive resource listing on our LINKS page, related to local development issues, land preservation, natural resources management, and listings to important Township, County, State, and Federal web sites which provide contact information for elected officials. IN THE PRESS tracks news in publications and provides references and synopses related to local land issues.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Tinicum Township New hearings are currently on hold Developers and Associates Involved
Read the Bucks County Open Space Task Force II Report Among the findings: - Farmland and open space impose significantly fewer costs on local governments than other land uses. - Preserved open space has been shown to increase property values. - Cost to the average tax payer - about $30 per year. Tohickon Creek Stewardship A vast majority of the Upper Bucks and the Lower Delaware River community agree that Lower Delaware River, its tributaries and watershed should be protected from degradation. There are signs that current and imminent human activity endangers this protection goal. The question arises, “Who or what institutional entity has been given the authority to enforce this will of community?” Water Conservation Click on the Water Use it Wisely® link in the left margin for information on water conservation, including: • Family water audit • Low water-use plant list • Water saving tips Nockamixon Groundwater Ordinance - Draft
Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment
Tinicum Sewer and Water Group, L.P. is
not affiliated in any way with Tinicum Township. It is a private entity owned by two developers, Main Street Development and The Piper Group. They, along with Penrose and Marion Hallowell, have applied to build a sewage treatment facility on the Hallowell property to service several of the proposed Main Street and Piper Group developments. Support our local farmers and growers. Buy fresh local food. Plumstead Township and The Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority.
PPL Plans for Transmission Lines and a Substation in an Environmentally Sensitive Area of Springfield Township Pennsylvania
Power and Light (PPL) has presented a proposal for a new power
transmission line between Quakertown and Coopersburg. Their preferred
route is through farm fields and woodlands, some of which are preserved.
In addition, they propose to build a five to seven acre electrical
substation in a meadow, part of which is designated wetlands. Springfield
Township and a newly formed citizen’s group, Springfield bucks Undesirable
Land Use (SbULU), are not trying to prevent the transmission line from
being built, but have asked PPL to consider an alternate route through the
Township’s industrial zone, along Route 309 and an existing SEPTA right of
way (link to more info). The township and residents are concerned about
the following aspects of PPL’s route: Water Quality Issues/Resources Read what four water experts had to say at a local Environmental Forum. Tinicum Development Hearings The July 26th zoning hearing for Tinicum Sewer and Water Group, L.P was cancelled at the last minute by Mr. Gundlach, attorney for the developers. He has withdrawn the existing application and notified the Township that he will be submitting a new application to the Board of Supervisors. Hearings for curative amendment applications have been scheduled on behalf of Main Street Development Group, Piper Group, and the Carr, Cooper, Hallowell and Wehrung families, for 5 development proposals in Tinicum township. The 5 proposals covered by these hearings are:
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