Subdivision and Land Development

All Subdivision or use of land within Bedford Township must be presented to and approved by the Board of Supervisors. The plans are then sent for review to the Township Engineers to verify Ordinance regulations are being met. The plan is then sent to the appropriate agencies per plan specifications.

The Purpose of an Ordinance is to provide for the orderly, logical, and harmonious development of the Township and to protect, promote, and create conditions favorable to the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the Township’s citizenry by:

Ensuring that all development is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Bedford County as well as those Ordinances developed by the Township through State Level Planning Programs.

Providing a framework for the orderly development of appropriate open lands and acreages thru the efficient use of land while preserving the rural community setting.

Assuring uniform and equitable processing of all Subdivision Plans by providing uniform standards and procedures.

Establishing requirements, standards, and specifications to aid in guiding elected Public Officials, Planners, Planning Commissions, Subdividers, Developers, Land Surveyors, Landscape Architects, development of Subdivisions, and Land Development throughout the Township.

Bedford Township is located in Bedford County, in south – central Pennsylvania, with a population of 5,105 (2020 Census). The Township is rural and historical in character, among its farms, covered bridges and small villages are quaint family homes and unique shops. Bedford County Business consist of three business parks with commercial industry such as: Wal-Mart Distribution Ctr., Rex Heat Treat, Smith Transport Warehousing, Kennametal Corp., JLG Industries, Defiance Metals, MDL Mfg. Industries Inc., Recreational Equip. Inc. (REI), LB Foster, Rockland Mfg., and Morton Metalcraft Co., with many small business entities providing a multitude of positions in the workforce. We are centrally located between major arteries such as Harrisburg (100 miles), Pittsburgh (100 miles), Philadelphia (204 miles), Baltimore-Washington (145 miles), Allentown (180 miles), with a small Airport located beside Business Park II. LERTA and KOZ & KOEZ are available. Land development, building construction, commercial signs, communications towers and septic systems are regulated by Township ordinances and permits are required. Ordinances: Open burning, Floodplain, Airport, Subdivision and Land development. Permits: Land Development Application, Sewage, Road Occupancy, Junk Yard Fire and Rescue services are provided by Bedford Area Fire Department and Ambulance Service, located in Bedford Borough. Bedford Memorial Hospital, services our local needs for emergency treatment.

The Board of Supervisors of Bedford Township, Bedford County will hold their 2024 Regular Meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 pm. except on the following specific dates: Our organization meeting Tuesday 1/2/2024, Auditor’s organization meeting will be Wednesday 1/3/2024, final approval of audit 4/2/2024. A budget meetings will be held at 4:00 pm on October 29, 2024 for the purpose of preparing the year 2025 budget. October 21, 2024 the office is closed for annual conference. Budget adoption will be held at the December 3, 2024 meeting. Legislative Workshops when called by the Board: Jan. 25: Feb. 15: Mar 14: Apr 18: May 16: June 13: July 25: Aug. 15: Sept. 26: and Dec. 19, 2024 at the Bedford Township Municipal Building, 1007 Shed Road, Bedford, PA, 15522. Election Days: April 23, and November 5, 2024