Category: Planning

  • Board Opening: Franklin County Agricultural Land Preservation Board

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Franklin County Planning Department is seeking interested individuals for a voluntary, non-paid position with its Agricultural Land Preservation Board. Eligible individuals for the open seat must be either involved in industrial, commercial or residential construction or be an active farmer and must be residents of Franklin County. The person chosen for…

  • Open House To Focus On Franklin County’s Future Transportation Needs

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO) invites residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on the county’s transportation goals and priorities by attending an open house, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Franklin County Administrative Building, 272 N. Second St., Chambersburg. Representatives from Larson Design Group along with staff from…

  • Notice Of Finding Of No Significant Impact, Notice Of Intent To Request Release Of Funds

    These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Franklin County Planning Department. Request For Release Of Funds On or about October 19, 2026, the County of Franklin will: authorize the submission of request to the PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the release…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spray For Hamilton Township

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Hamilton Township will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 8. Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: Sollenberger Road, Johnson Road, Leedy Drive, Holly Lane, Hamilton Hills Drive, Hamilton Avenue, Nottingham Drive, Buckingham Drive, Devon Drive, Shefield Drive, Rosehill Court,…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Sprays For Multiple Municipalities

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Greene and Guilford townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Sept. 1. Franklin County staff will spray areas in Washington Township and Waynesboro Borough starting around sunset on Sept. 2. Areas to be sprayed in Greene and Guilford townships include but are not…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spray For Greene, Guilford, Southampton Townships

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – Residential and recreational areas in Greene, Guilford and Southampton townships will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Aug. 25. Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: the Menno Haven community, Hafer Road, Apple Blossom Court, Cresthaven Drive, North Blackberry Lane, Smoketown Road and the Luther Ridge…

  • Franklin County Schedules Mosquito Spray For Greene Township

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa – Residential and recreational areas in Greene Township will be sprayed for adult mosquitoes beginning around sunset on Aug. 4. Areas to be sprayed include but are not limited to: the Menno Haven Community, Cornertown Road, Hafer Road, Apple Blossom Court, Cresthaven Drive, North Blackberry Lane, Smoketown Road and the Luther Ridge Community.…

  • Residents Encouraged To Share Input On Franklin County Transportation Needs

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (FCMPO) is seeking public feedback as it works to establish transportation goals and priorities to meet residents’ needs over the next two decades. Those objectives will be integrated into Franklin County’s Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which will provide the framework for making transportation decisions that support…

  • Franklin County Adopts Amendment Outlining Rules For Data Center Development

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – On Wednesday, the Franklin County Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) that sets standards and regulations for the construction, installation and operation of data centers in Franklin County. In doing so, the commissioners took a proactive step in safeguarding the county’s residents, farmland, natural resources…

  • Residents Urged To Share Feedback On Future Of Franklin County

    CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – The Franklin County Commissioners are encouraging residents and community stakeholders to share their thoughts on the county’s future and community needs as Franklin County enters the second phase of implementing its 10-year comprehensive plan. A comprehensive plan guides countywide land use policy and must be updated every 10 years under Pennsylvania law.…