Moore Township

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AI Area InsightsUpdated Jul 13, 2026

Moore Township's governance in 2026 focuses on managing residential development pressure and emerging land uses through planning and zoning mechanisms. Recent Planning Commission activity shows significant subdivision and land development activity, with multiple projects in review including major subdivisions, solar installations, and lot line adjustments, indicating ongoing residential and renewable energy development. The township has proactively amended its zoning ordinance to address data centers as conditional uses in industrial zones, reflecting anticipation of this evolving industry sector. Community engagement remains a priority, as evidenced by sponsorship solicitation for the annual Community Days event and environmental stewardship initiatives like e-recycling programs. Current zoning disputes—such as a variance request to convert a barn into a second dwelling unit—illustrate tensions between existing residential character and property owner requests for greater land use flexibility.

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Page 1 of 10 Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2491 Community Drive

Moore Township Board of Supervisors held a Regular Monthly Meeting on April 5, 2022 at 6:00 PM with Vice Chairman David Shaffer, Supervisor Michael Tirrell, Township Manager Nicholas Steiner, Township Solicitor David Backenstoe, and Engineer Keith Lawler present. The Planning Commission approved conditional final approval of the Ronald White Lot Line Adjustment (#22-05P/F) per conditions in Keystone Consulting Engineers' review letter dated March 21, 2022, which addresses a subdivision originally created in 1987 but never recorded; the adjustment gives lot 2 twenty feet of frontage where it previously had zero and converts the driveway easement to owned land, making it a flag lot. The next scheduled meeting is May 3, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

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Page 1 of 4 Moore Township Board of Supervisors 2491 Community Drive

The Moore Township Board of Supervisors held its regular monthly meeting on December 3rd, 2024, at 6:00 PM, presided over by Vice Chairman David Shaffer, with Supervisor Michael Tirrell, Township Manager Stephen Nowroski, Township Solicitor David Backenstoe, and Township Engineer Kevin Horvath present. The board approved minutes from November 12th and 19th meetings, accepted the financial report, and authorized payment of bills totaling $110,214.21 from General Funds, $434 from Liquid Fuels, $552.50 from Open Space, and $1,972.25 from Community Days. The board also approved payroll and received departmental reports from Police, Fire and Ambulance, Public Works (noting leaf collection ending December 13th), and Recreation Commission (which scheduled park lighting for 5–8 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays). The Emergency Management Coordinator reported completing a NIMS 300 course and recommended the Fire Company obtain a functioning generator for shelter operations.

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