Honorable Melissa A Amodie

Lawrence County Planning Department Members and Staff are committed to systematically organize, lead, direct and administer planning, so as to maximize the economic, environmental and social development of Lawrence County. We provide professional planning and technical assistance to Lawrence County's 27 municipalities in a variety of land use activities, including: Comprehensive Land Use Planning It is our goal to provide the citizens of the County with pertinent planning data, in an understandable form, in order to facilitate intelligent land use decision making and policy formulation. Ordinance Development The Planning office is available to assist in the creation of any type of land use regulation, including zoning ordinances, subdivision and land development ordinances, overlay zoning district regulations, flood plain management ordinances, storm water management regulations, sign ordinances, and much more. Land Development Reviews The land development review process for the County includes site plan reviews, subdivisions, rezoning, special exceptions, variances and future land use map changes. We also manage other land development regulation processes related to natural resources and public facility concurrency management project reviews. Lawrence County Planning Commission holds monthly meetings which the public is invited to join. We are always happy to assist with Land, Transportation and Ordinance issues. The Planning staff is available to provide training programs to local officials related to planning, zoning, subdivisions, land development requirements, enforcement issues and much more. Give us a call to setup a training session. We provide traffic volume / classification counts and speed study services to local municipalities, developers, and commercial/industrial enterprises.

The County Controller's Office in New Castle, PA, plays a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations and fiscal accountability of Lawrence County. It is part of a broader governmental structure that includes various departments dedicated to public safety, health services, and community development. Generated from the website

The Lawrence-Mercer Counties Recycling and Solid Waste Department is a collaborative initiative aimed at delivering comprehensive waste management and recycling programs while optimizing costs for taxpayers. This partnership allows the counties to meet Pennsylvania's requirements for updating and implementing Municipal Solid Waste Management Plans every ten years, ensuring a range of effective waste and recycling programs. Key responsibilities of the department include assisting municipalities with Act 101 compliance, providing educational resources on recycling and environmental issues, and managing specialized collection programs for hard-to-dispose materials. Additionally, the department works with businesses and organizations to enhance waste reduction and recycling efforts, while also addressing illegal dumping and littering through community engagement initiatives. Generated from the website