What is the date of the public hearing in Perkasie?

The public hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026.

Where will the public hearings be held?

The hearings will be held at the East Rockhill Township Municipal Building.

What applications are being considered at the hearing?

Applications include a barn conversion and a new public utility facility.

Public hearings for zoning applications in East Rockhill Township on March 3, 2026.

Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity

Published: Feb 22, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Perkasie
Address: 1622 Ridge Road, Perkasie, Pennsylvania · 2 filings

What You Should Do Next

1
Attend the Public Hearing
Join the hearing on March 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building.
2
Review Application Documents
Inspect the applications at the Municipal Building, Monday to Friday, during business hours.
3
Contact the Solicitor
For questions, reach out to Scott A. MacNair at Clemons Richter & Reiss.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of the public hearing in Perkasie?: The public hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
Where will the public hearings be held?: The hearings will be held at the East Rockhill Township Municipal Building.
What applications are being considered at the hearing?: Applications include a barn conversion and a new public utility facility.

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Full Notice Text

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please take notice that the East Rockhill Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the East Rockhill Township Municipal Building, 1622 Ridge Road, Perkasie, Pennsylvania to consider the following applications:

1. The application of Jonathan Rufe concerning a property located at 1900 N. Fifth Street, Perkasie, East Rockhill Township, also known as Tax Map Parcel Number 12-009-225.  This property is located in the AP – Agricultural Preservation Zoning District.  The Applicant is seeking to convert a historic barn to the principal residence and convert the existing farmhouse to an A-8 Farm Unit.  The Property currently contains one A-8 Farm Unit, in addition to the barn and farmhouse.  The Applicant is seeking a variance from Section 27-304.A8.b, to allow for a principal residence and two A-8 Farm Units which exceeds the maximum density requirements for the Property.

2. The Application of the Perkasie Regional Authority concerning a property located at 1100 Branch Road, Perkasie, East Rockhill Township, also known as Tax Map Parcel Number 12-014-068.  The Applicant proposes the construction of a building to operate an existing well.  This property is located in the S, Suburban zoning district. The Applicant requests the following variances from the East Rockhill Township Ordinances: (1) from Section 27-702.b to permit a 14' side yard where 40' is required; (2) from Section 27-1900.h(2) to permit disturbance of wetlands that are one acre or greater; (3) from Section 27-1900.i(1) to encroach within a 100' wetland margin for wetlands in excess of one acre; (4) from Section 8-501.2 to construct a non-residential structure in a floodplain; (5) from Section 8-503.1 to place fill within the designated floodplain area and (6) from Section 8-503.1.A which requires fill to extend laterally at least 15' beyond the building line from all points.  In addition, Applicant seeks a special exception pursuant to Section 27-1902.b of the Zoning Ordinance to construct a public utility facility within a floodplain. 

The applications and accompanying documents are on file for public inspection Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the East Rockhill Township Municipal Building.

Scott A. MacNair, Esquire
Clemons Richter & Reiss
Solicitor, East Rockhill Township Zoning Hearing Board
2003 S. Easton Road, Ste. 300
Doylestown, PA 18901
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