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Newly Adopted Ordinances & Resolutions

The Ordinances and Resolutions below were recently adopted by the Board of Commissioners but currently have not been codified in the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances book.

Ordinances

Ordinance No. 01-2026-681 – Repealing Ordinanace No. 04-2025-674; adopting regulations requiring the testing, repair and replacement of sewers and sewer laterals for certain structures in the Township including existing non-residential buildings and upon the resale of residential buildings, and providing for remedies and penalties for non-compliance

Ordinance No. 01-2026-680 – Amending Chapter 15, §404 of the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances to designate sections of Vortman Avenue, Salisbury Road, Ash Street and Vermont Avenue that are part of the public highway system of the township as parking prohibited on one side from every November to March

Ordinance No. 12-2025-679 – Setting and reaffirming the rates of taxation, fixing the tax rate for the year 2026 and appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific purposes of the township government during the current fiscal year

Ordinance No. 10-2025-678 – Amending the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 15 Part 4, General Parking Regulations, §15-407, entitled (Special Purpose Parking Zones Established, Parking Otherwise Prohibited) to authorize establishing policies and procedures for special purpose zones

Ordinance No 10-2025-677 – To amend the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Part 3 thereof, entitled “Audible Alarm and Protection Devices” to designate the township emergency services, collectively, to enforce and assess penalties for false alarms and to modify the maximum fine.

Ordinance No. 07-2025-676 – Increasing the indebtedness of Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, by the issue of a general obligation note in the amount of $828,277.87 for sundry purposes; fixing the form, number, date, interest, and maturity thereof; making a covenant for the payment of the debt service on the note; providing for the filing of the required document; providing for the appointment of a sinking fund depository for the note; and authorizing execution, sale and delivery thereof

Ordinance No. 04-2025-674 – Adopting regulations to require the testing, inspection, repair, and replacement of sewers and sewer laterals for certain structures in the Township including existing non-residential buildings and upon the resale of residential buildings, and providing for remedies and penalties for non-compliance

Ordinance No. 03-2025-673 – Providing for the vacation of a portion of Nottingham Road between Yorkshire Road and the cul-de-sac eastward located within the boundaries of Salisbury Township pursuant to article XX of the Pennsylvania First Class Township Code

Ordinance No. 02-2025-672 – Amending §602 of Chapter 1, Part 6, (Police Pension Fund) of the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances with the addition of sub-section 8 entitled “Purchase of Nonintervening Prior Police Service Time” to allow a service buyback provision afforded by Act 49 pursuant to 53 PA.C.S.A. § 9121 et seq. and the Pennsylvania First Class Township Code

Ordinance No. 12-2024-671 – Amending the Non-Uniformed Employees Defined Benefit Pension Plan administered by the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System so that employee contributions for calendar year 2025 are reduced to three percent (3.0%) of compensation

Ordinance No. 12-2024-670 – Setting and reaffirming the rates of taxation, fixing the tax rate for the year 2025 and appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific purposes of the township government during the current fiscal year

Ordinance No. 03-2024-669 – Amending Chapter 26, Part 1 entitled “Rents and Charges for Water Service” and repealing Part 3 entitled “Water Meters” of the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances in its entirety to establish rates, rents and charges for furnishing water services to consumers and water meter calibration requirements for commercial businesses located in the Township of Salisbury

Resolutions

Resolution No. 01-2026-1898 – Appointing Kerry Rabold as the Community Development Director

Resolution No. 01-2026-1897 – Appointing Kerry Rabold as Township Flood Plain Administrator

Resolution No. 01-2026-1896 – Appointing Mr. Kyle Watson as Township Fire Marshal

Resolution No. 01-2026-1895 – Appointing the Primary & Alternate Township Building Code Official(s) for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 01-2026-1894 – Appointing a Primary Sewage Enforcement Officer and Alternate Sewage Enforcement Officers for the Township

Resolution No. 01-2026-1893 – Appointing Hanover Engineering Associates as the Alternate Township Engineer for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 01-2026-1892 – Appointing Keystone Consulting Engineers, Inc. as the Township Engineer for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 01-2026-1891 – Appointing Christopher C. Muvdi, Esquire as the Conflict Solicitor for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 01-2026-1890 – Appointing Gross McGinley, LLP as the Township Solicitor and Establishing the manner of compensation of the Solicitor for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 01-2026-1889 – Appointing Tammy Hensinger as Assistant Township Treasurer

Resolution No. 01-2026-1888 – Appointing Tamara Kulik Smarch as Township Treasurer

Resolution No. 01-2026-1886 – Appointing Cathy Gorman as Township Secretary

Resolution No. 12-2025-1885 – Expressing the appreciation of the Board of Commissioners to Rodney Conn for his years of service to the Township and its citizens

Resolution No. 12-2025-1884 – Setting the bond amount for the Township Tax Collector for the years 2026 through 2029

Resolution No. 12-2025-1883 – Providing for a reduction in the year 2026 of the amount which members of the Salisbury Township Police Department are required to contribute to the Salisbury Township Police Pension Fund

Resolution No. 12-2025-1882 – Amending §102(a) of Chapter 26, Part 1, “Water”, of the Code of Ordinances, in order to adjust and set the water rate and amending sections 302(1)(a)(l) and 302(1)(b)(2) of Chapter 18, Part 3, “Sewers and Sewage Disposal”, of the Code of Ordinances, in order to adjust and set the sewer rates

Resolution No. 11-2025-1881 – Appointing a Primary Township Building Code Official and an Alternate Building Code Official for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 11-2025-1880 – Authorizing and approving the submission of a Local Share Account Statewide Grant Application for Laubach Park Improvements

Resolution No. 11-2025-1879 – Authorizing and approving the submission of a Local Share Account Statewide Grant Application for school Pedestrian Safety Improvements at S. Dauphin St and E. Emmaus Ave

Resolution No. 11-2025-1878 – Authorizing and approving the submission of a Local Share Account Statewide Grant Application for Flood Warning Signalization at the intersection of Lehigh Street and 33rd Street

Resolution No. 10-2025-1877 – Expressing the appreciation of the Board of Commissioners to Alessandro “Sandy” Nicolo for his years of service to the Township and its citizens

Resolution No 10-2025-1876 – Denying the revised preliminary/final land development plan with respect to the land development proposed by Sheffield Square Residential, LLC for the property located at 206 E. Lynwood Street, Allentown, PA

Resolution No 10-2025-1875 – Approving the second revision of the preliminary/final land development plan with respect to the land development proposed by the Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania, Inc. for the property located at 2638 West Rock Road, Allentown, PA

Resolution No 09-2025-1874 – Authorizing and approving the submission of a local share account statewide grant application for flood warning system at Lehigh St & 33rd St

Resolution No 09-2025-1873 – Authorizing and approving the submission of a local share account statewide grant application for school pedestrian safety improvements ats. Dauphin St and E. Emmaus Ave

Resolution No 09-2025-1872 – Plan revision for new land development at 760 East Paoli Street Minor Subdivision

Resolution No 09-2025-1871 – Plan revision for new land development at 900 East Paoli Street Minor Subdivision

Resolution No 09-2025-1870 – Authorizing acceptance of the deed of dedication associated with the minor subdivision located at 1226 Vermont Avenue

Resolution No. 09-2025-1869 – To designate township official authorized to execute the Pennsylvania Department Of Transportation’s winter maintenance agreement

Resolution No. 08-2025-1868 – Approving the amendment of the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission to modify promotional rank testing calculations and to require notifications in disciplinary actions with respect to promotional requirements

Resolution No. 08-2025-1867 – Approving and adopting the Act 537 plan revision

Resolution No. 09-2025-1866 – Resolution for plan revision for new land development

Resolution No. 07-2025-1865 – Resolution for plan revision for new land development

Resolution No. 07-2025-1864 – Accepting the retirement notice and expressing the appreciation of the Bboard of Commissioners to Kevin Kress for his years of service to the Township and its citizens

Resolution No. 09-2025-1863 – Conditionally approving the preliminary/final land development plan with respect to the land development proposed by Vistas at South Mountain Holdings LLC for the properties located at 1030 East Emmaus Avenue, 1108 East Emmaus Avenue, and 1210 East Emmaus Avenue, Allentown, PA 18103

Resolution No. 06-2025-1862 – For plan revision for new land development

Resolution No. 06-25-1861 – To authorize initiating the debt process pursuant to the Local Government Unit Debt Act and authorize entering into a five-year interest-free obligatory promissory note with the County of Lehigh in the total amount of $828,277.87 for the purchase of radio equipment for all departments including police and fire services

Resolution No. 06-2025-1860 – Appointing delegates to the Tax Collection Committee pursuant to Act 32 of 2008

Resolution No. 05-2025-1859 – Resolution for plan revision for new land development

Resolution No. 05-2025-1858 – Appointing Cathy Gorman as a member to serve on the Salisbury Township Police Pension Committee

Resolution No. 05-2025-1857 – Appointing Cathy Gorman as Township Secretary and Assistant Township Treasurer

Resolution No 04-2025-1856 – Authorizing and aproving a grant application for the replacement of an existing water main

Resolution No 04-2025-1855 – Approving the transfer of restaurant liquor license no. R-982 into the Township of Salisbury for use by the Giant Company, LLC

Resolution No 04-2025-1854 – Authorizing the Township’s sale/trade of vehicles and other equipment identified herein by means of MUNICIBID or trade-in pursuant to COSTARS purchases for new vehicles, or by public bid or auction consistent with the requirements of the First-Class Township Code and the Township Code of Ordinances

Resolution No 04-2025-1853 – Appointing Cathy Gorman as Township Manager and Assistant Township Secretary effective April 28, 2025

Resolution No 04-2025-1852 – Accepting the retirement notice from and expressing the appreciation of the members of the Board of Commissioners to Cathy Bonaskiewich for her years of service to the Township and its citizens

Resolution No. 03-2025-1851 – Laubach Park Improvements

Resolution No. 03-2025-1850 – Authorizing acceptance of the deed of dedication associated with the minor subdivision located at 900 East Paoli Street

Resolution No. 03-2025-1849 – Authorizing the disposition of the certain public records in accordance with the municipal records manual

Resolution No. 02-2025-1848 – Appointing Christopher C. Muvdi, Esquire as the Conflict Solicitor for the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 02-2025-1847 – Amending Section 1-816 of Chapter 1, Part 8(b) entitled “Tax Collector” of the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances to set the reimbursement rate for (duplicate bills) and various expenses for the elected tax collector

Resolution No. 02-2025-1846 – Approving an intermunicipal cooperative agreement for shared public works equipment/machinery between South Whitehall Township and Salisbury Township

Resolution No. 01-2025-1845 – Authorizing the Township’s sale/trade of vehicles and other equipment identified herein by means of MUNICIBID or trade-in pursuant to COSTARS purchases for new vehicles, or by public bid or auction consistent with the requirements of the First-Class Township Code and the Township Code of Ordinances

Resolution No. 01-2025-1844 – Resolution for plan revision for new land development

Resolution No. 01-2025-1843 – Setting and fixing fees for the Township for calendar year 2025

Resolution No. 01-2025-1842 – Appointing a primary Sewage Enforcement Officer and Alternate Sewage Enforcement Officers for the Township

Resolution No. 01-2025-1841 – Resolution for plan revision for new land development

Resolution No. 01-2025-1840 – Amending Section 1-816 of Chapter 1, Part 8(B) entitled “Tax Collector” of the Salisbury Township Code of Ordinances to set the reimbursement rate for various expenses for the elected Tax Collector

Resolution No. 12-2024-1839 – Providing for a reduction in the year 2025 of the amount which members of the Salisbury Township Police Department are required to contribute to the Salisbury Township Police Pension Fund

Resolution No. 12-2024-1838 – Amending §102(A) of Chapter 26, Part 1, “Water”, of the Code Of Ordinances, in order to adjust and set the water rate and amending Sections 302(L)(A)(L) and 302(L)(B)(2) of Chapter 18, Part 3, “Sewers And Sewage Disposal”, of the Code Of Ordinances, in order to adjust and set the sewer rates

Resolution No. 11-2024-1837 – Conditionally approving the revised preliminary/final major subdivison plan with respect to the subdivision proposed by Thomas P. Williams, Sr. for the property located at 621 East Lynwood Street, Allentown, PA

Resolution No. 11-2024-1836 – Authorizing the installation of two (2) signs located on the real property of the Wildlands Conservancy, Inc. in accordance with §27-703 of the Salisbury Township Zoning Ordinance

Resolution No. 11-2024-1835 – Adoption and promulgation of the Salisbury Township Emergency Operations Plan

Resolution No. 11-2024-1834 – Authorizing and approving the submission of a local share account statewide grant application to purchase portable radio equipment for the Township Police Department and Volunteer Fire Companies

Resolution No. 10-2024-1833 – Accepting the abandonment of development plan of Plot 886, LLC and releasing letter of credit regarding the same

Resolution No. 10-2024-1832 – Adoption of the Lehigh Valley 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan update

Resolution No. 10-2024-1831 – To rescind Resolutions 5-88-573 and 5-88-580 and establish payment of expenses for the members serving on the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission effective January 1, 2025

Resolution No. 10-2024-1830 – Approving the sale of the property located at 3015 Barrington Lane, Salisbury Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Resolution No. 09-2024-1829 – To recognize Edward Delviscio for his volunteer work and efforts for the residents of the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 09-2024-1828 – To recognize John Eberhard for his volunteer work and efforts for the residents of the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 09-2024-1827 – To recognize Charles Beck for his volunteer work and efforts for the residents of the Township of Salisbury

Resolution No. 09-2024-1826 – Authorizing the Township’s sale/trade of vehicles and other equipment identified herein by means of MUNICIBID or trade-in pursuant to COSTARS purchases for new vehicles, or by public bid or auction consistent with the requirements of the First-Class Township Code and the Township Code Of Ordinances

Resolution No. 09-2024-1825 – Authorizing and approving a grant application to provide a new concrete drive apron and parking lot repaving at the Eastern Salisbury Fire Hall

Resolution No. 09-2024-1824 – Conditionally Approving the revised preliminary/final land development plan with respect to the land development proposed by Bedminster Building Company, Inc. for the property located at 1350 E. Susquehanna Street, Allentown, PA

Resolution No. 09-2024-1823 – Authorizing the Township’s sale of taxidermy wildlife by public bid or auction consistent with the requirements of the First-Class Township Code and the Township Code of Ordinances

Resolution No. 08-2024-1822 – Authorizing and directing the Township Manager and Salisbury Township to enter into an auction listing agreement for real estate

Resolution No. 07-2024-1821 – Approving the revised preliminary/final land development plan with respect to the land development proposed by Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Inc. for the property located at 2638 West Rock Road, Allentown, PA

Resolution No. 05-2024-1820 – Authorizing the Township’s sale of equipment identified herein to Upper Nazareth Township, Northampton County, PA

Resolution No. 05-2024-1819 – Authorizing the Township’s sale/trade of vehicles and other equipment identified herein by means of MUNICIBID or trade-in pursuant to COSTARS purchases for new vehicles, or by public bid or auction consistent with the requirements of the First-Class Township Code and the Township Code of Ordinances

Resolution No. 05-2024-1818 – To rename Green Acres Park in honor of Frank Mccullough Sr.

Resolution No. 05-2024-1817 – Approving the revised preliminary/final land development plan with respect to the land development proposed by Thomas P. Williams, Sr. for the property located at 2844 South Pike Avenue, Allentown, PA

Resolution No. 04-2024-1816 – Approving the removal of the former Nippert property from the Act 319 Clean and Green Program

Resolution No. 03-2024-1815 – Adopting the South Whitehall Township Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan (public-to-public system transfer)

Resolution No. 03-2024-1814 – Authorizing the Township’s sale/trade of vehicles and other equipment identified herein by means of Municibid or trade-in pursuant to COSTARS purchases for new vehicles, or by public bid or auction consistent with the requirements of the First-Class Township Code and the Township Code of Ordinances

Resolution No. 03-2024-1813 – Authorizing the acceptance of a proposal for demolition of the dwelling located at 1316 E Emmaus Ave

Resolution No. 03-2024-1812 – Aaming an auditor to perform the audits of the Township accounts for fiscal years 2023, 2024, 2025 and establishing compensation for services

 

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