Planning and Zoning Director

Plymouth Township, a Home Rule Municipality located in Montgomery County, PA, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Planning and Zoning Director. The Planning and Zoning Director is a senior management position responsible for the administration, coordination, and oversight of the Township’s planning, zoning, and codes functions. This position provides professional leadership in land use regulation, development review, zoning administration, and code enforcement, while supporting the Township’s broader planning and redevelopment objectives.

The Director serves as a key advisor to the Township Manager, Township Council, Planning Agency, Zoning Hearing Board, and other boards and commissions. The Director also serves as the Township’s Assistant Zoning Officer, providing supervisory oversight and professional guidance on zoning interpretation and enforcement.

The Director serves as the primary staff liaison to the Planning Agency, presenting policy guidance, redevelopment strategy, and planning recommendations, while coordinating closely with the Zoning Officer, other staff, and consultants.

Applicants are required to possess the following:

• Thorough knowledge of municipal planning, zoning, land development, and code enforcement principles and practices.
• Thorough and applied knowledge of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC), and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to interpret ordinances, plans, technical reports, and legal documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present effectively before boards, commissions, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and manage competing priorities in a politically sensitive environment.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, planning, urban studies, public administration, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, zoning, land use administration, or a related field, including supervisory, managerial, or significant project management experience preferred. Demonstrated experience working with planning commissions, zoning hearing boards, elected officials, and the public strongly preferred. Experience working with TRAISR and ArcGIS preferred.

Applicants must possess a Pennsylvania Zoning Officer certification (or must be obtained within six (6) months of appointment). AICP certification, PE, and/or BCO Certification preferred.

Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license required.

Attendance at evening meetings is required. Occasional field visits and site inspections may be necessary.

For immediate consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, via email to [email protected].

Plymouth Township is an EOE.

Due to inclement weather, all Township offices, and the Greater Plymouth Community Center (GPCC) will be CLOSED Monday, February 23, 2026.

There will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, February 23, 2026.

·       Monday recycling will be collected on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

·       Monday trash will be collected on Thursday, February 26, 2026.

·       All other trash and recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled.

Please stay safe and check Township website for updates.

Agenda

Please be advised that the Plymouth Township Council Business Meeting time has been changed from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, effective February 9, 2026, and continuing through the end of the year.

All meeting dates and the meeting location remain unchanged.

NOTICE: The work below has been canceled. A new travel advisory will be published once the new work dates are available. We apologize for any inconvenience.

February 3, 2026 – The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that emergency utility work will restrict traffic on Alan Wood Road and Ridge Pike beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4.

Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:

• Wednesday, February 4, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and Thursday, February 5, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM the following morning, intermittent flagger-controlled lane closures will be in place on Alan Wood Road and the jughandle at Ridge Pike.

The lane closures will impact traffic on Ridge Pike as motorists enter and exit Alan Wood Road.

Visit www.ridgepikeproject.com for more information on Montgomery County’s Ridge Pike Improvement Project.

Due to inclement weather, all Township offices and the GPCC will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026

There will be no trash collection on Monday, January 26, 2026. Trash will be collected on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Recycling will be collected as regularly scheduled on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.