Public Notices

NOCKAMIXON PUBLIC NOTICES 2026

 

 NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a public hearing on May 21, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Nockamixon Township Municipal Building, located at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972.  The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comment and public testimony regarding the proposed ordinance entitled,

AN ORDINANCE OF NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP, BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NOCKAMIXON BY ADDING CHAPTER 64, BAMBOO, TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION, CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF BAMBOO

In summary, the proposed Ordinance adds a new Chapter 64, Bamboo. It defines four (4) terms and describes how an owner must control bamboo. The proposed Ordinance holds that bamboo growth is presumptive evidence of an owner’s consent; it further describes Notice of Violation requirements as well as the Township’s authority to remove bamboo. It disclaims the Township’s liability and addresses violations and penalties. The proposed Ordinance has a repealer and a severability clause, as well as a provision for the effective date five (5) days after approval and adoption.

At the public meeting after the hearing, the Board of Supervisors may consider enactment of the proposed ordinance.  A copy of the proposed ordinance may be reviewed at the Nockamixon Township Municipal Building located at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 during normal business hours.  A copy has been provided to the newspaper in which this notice appears, and to the Bucks County Law Library.

NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Nockamixon Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a public hearing on June 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m., at the Nockamixon Township Municipal Building, located at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive comment and public testimony regarding the proposed ordinance entitled,

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF NOCKAMIXON TOWNSHIP, BUCKS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA TO REGULATE DATA CENTERS

In summary, the proposed Ordinance amends Chapter 234 (“Zoning”), Article IV (“Use Regulations”), Section 234-23 (“Industrial use regulations.”) by adding a new Subsection 234-23(X), including two definitions under Subsection 234-23(X)(1). Subsection 234-23(X)(2) imposes conditions on existing Data Centers, and Subsection 234-23(X)(3) describes regulations and requirements, including but not limited to dust, smoke, and exhaust restrictions; required application documents; fencing obligations; environmental protection standards; maximum temperature limits; and financial securities. It strikes Attachment 1 – Attachment A (“Table of Use Regulations”) in its entirety and replaces it with a new table adding Data Centers under Industrial Uses. It amends Section 234-45.A.(2) (“Industrial”) by inserting “G-24 Data Center” to the list of conditional uses. Finally, the proposed ordinance has a repealer and a severability clause, as well as a provision for the effective date five (5) days after approval and adoption.

At the public meeting after the hearing, the Board of Supervisors may consider enactment of the proposed ordinance. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be reviewed at the Nockamixon Township Municipal Building located at 589 Lake Warren Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972 during normal business hours. A copy has been provided to the newspaper in which this notice appears, and to the Bucks County Law Library.

Maureen B. Carlton, Esquire

Curtin & Heefner LLP

2005 South Easton Road, Suite 100

Doylestown, PA 18901

Nockamixon Township Solicitor

TOWNSHIP BUDGET & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOCKAMIXON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 2026

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

Comprehensive plans serve as a blueprint for the preservation and future development of a community, providing a long-term reference for land use decisions. By providing an inventory of township resources — natural, open space, recreational, agricultural, and historic resources, and transportation, community services, and facilities — the plan serves as the basis for evaluating conservation priorities and issues, like water supply, and makes recommendations for consideration and future action.

A township's comprehensive plan differs from zoning in that it is a long-range vision or policy for future growth, while zoning is a day-to-day legal, enforceable ordinance. 

What is the Process to Update the Comprehensive Plan?

The township's first comprehensive plan was adopted in 1967 with the most recent update in 2005. (Click here to review the Nockamixon Township Comprehensive Plan 2005) The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code recommends that municipal comprehensive plans be regularly updated to reflect current needs and visions for the community. 

The Bucks County Planning Commission began working with the Nockamixon Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors in reviewing and updating the 2005 plan in the fall of 2025. The process began with an online resident survey. Highlights from the survey are as follows:

  • Enjoy living in Nockamixon: 4.5-star rating out of 5.
  • Quality of life rating: Very Good 43% and Good 30%.
  • Safety: Safety was rated 4.0 out of 5.0, with 50.85% feeling safe and 28.81% feeling very safe.
  • Residents planning to retire in Nockamixon: 38% said yes, and 20% said they were already retired.
  • Park usage in the past year: Nockamixon State Park (93%), the Delaware Canal State Park (81%), and Revere Veterans Park (58%). Over 50% said the parks could be better maintained.
  • Sustainability measures: Continuing to preserve land, providing electronic recycling options, and encouraging water conservation.
  • Priorities for future planning: Retention of rural character, conservation and protection of natural resources, agriculture and open space, groundwater protection, and keeping taxes low.

Throughout 2025, the Bucks County Planners met with the Nockamixon Planning Commission and the pertinent committees to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan. At the January 6, 2026 Nockamixon Planning Commission meeting, the Commission formally completed their review and on April 16, 2026 meeting of the Nockamixon Board of Supervisors announced the beginning of a 45-day public review period. 

Click here for the Draft Nockamixon Township Comprehensive Plan Update 2026 - Version 04.17.2026. 

Questions or comments can be made online at https://connects.buckscounty.gov/nockamixon-township-comprehensive-plan,

A public meeting will be held at the June 2, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting at 7 pm, at the township building. For more information click here.