Planning

Overview

The planning department works with local governments, community organizations and the public to emphasize regional cooperation, foster growth consistent with existing infrastructure, protect regional aesthetic and historic characteristics, and support a high quality of life in Franklin County.

Mission

The guiding principles of the Franklin County Planning Commission are to foster the proper growth of Franklin County to ensure the enjoyment of life by each citizen in a pleasant, healthful, and harmonious environment.

The Franklin County Planning Department is guided by and provides staff support for the following Franklin County boards:

• Planning Commission
• Agricultural Land Preservation Board
• Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Board of Commissioners

The department seeks to promote economic growth, protect regional aesthetic and historic characteristics, and support a high quality of life in Franklin County. Working with local governments, community organizations, and the public, the Franklin County Planning Department emphasizes regional cooperation and fostering growth consistent with existing infrastructure.

The Planning Department also administers several community development grants and oversees the mosquito- and tick-borne disease program for Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon and Bedford counties.

Department Fact Sheet

Subdivision/Land Development

The department is currently transitioning to digital plan submission for subdivision and land development plan reviews. During this transition, digital submission will be the only submission type for the following municipalities,

• Antrim Township
• Guilford Township
• Metal Township
• Montgomery Township
• Southampton Township

Projects in municipalities not listed above will continue to only be accepted through the traditional plan review process until a later date.

Application for Development Review and Approval Digital Plan Submission Form (Select Municipalities Only) Digital Plan Submission Guide Franklin County Planning Commission Fee Schedule and Info

Resources

Road Name Request Form Imagine Franklin 2035 Franklin County Municipal Solid Waste Plan Franklin County Recycling Program Franklin County Greenway and Open Space Plan Franklin County 2022 Housing Inventory and Analysis Franklin County Housing Summary Planning Commission 2025 Annual Report Franklin County Planning Commission Agendas and Minutes

Department Staff

Quentin Clapper
Planning Director

Colleen Tidd
Senior Planner

Elizabeth Butler
Community Planner

Jason Goetz
Mosquito- & Tick-Borne Disease Control Specialist

Matthew Romero
Community Planner

Melanie Smith
Community Planner