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Welcome to the Planning Commission Office

The citizens of Monroe County will continue working together to sustain and improve our quality of life by ensuring that the county's environmental, economic, and cultural assets are within reach of all its people.

Contact Information

Planning Department , 701 Main Street, Stroudsburg PA , 18360
Phone: (570) 517-3100, Fax: (570) 517-3858

Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Friday
Closed all major holidays

Planning Commission Meetings

Planning Commission Board

  Annette Atkinson, Chairman 
Charles Vogt, Vice-Chairman 
Nicole Murray 
Roger McFadden 
Robert Baxter  
Chris Borger 
Rich Schlameuss 
Troy Nauman
James Fareri, Solicitor

RKR Hess, A Division of UTRS Inc., Engineering Firm

Linder Engineering, Alternate Engineering

Calendar

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Event Time:5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 6, 2025

Important News

Our Services

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Model Ordinances

We have developed a series of model ordinances as well as design guidebooks.

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Plans

Comprehensive plans, transportation plans, and open space plan.

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Agricultural Land Preservation

Agricultural Land Preservation Board has preserved over 119 farms and approximately 8,000 acres of agricultural land in Monroe County.

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Story Maps

The Monroe County Water Quality Study has been conducted since 1985 by the Planning Commission and the Conservation District.

Special Interest

Oultine of Monroe County with townships.
Geocaching Challenge

The Monroe County Forever Green Geocaching Challenge is a great way to get outdoors and explore Monroe County!

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Monroe County Return on Envirnoment Study

The Monroe County Return on Environment (ROE) Study demonstrates how open space is greatly contributing to the health of the local economy, as well as to a lower cost of living and improved quality of life for citizens.

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Monroe County Return on Environment Video

Protecting our open spaces protects our future.