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Welcome to West Rockhill Township
Welcome to West Rockhill Township
OUR VISION:
West Rockhill Township is a friendly, vibrant, prosperous Township where history and creativity build an enduring, safe and healthy community for people of all ages to live, learn, work, play, or grow a business.
OUR MISSION:
The unique character of West Rockhill is preserved and enhanced through responsibly serving residents, visitors, and the business community with integrity and innovation.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00 P.M., at the West Rockhill Township Municipal Building, 1028 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA, 18960, the West Rockhill Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public comment on an ordinance amending the West Rockhill Township Zoning Ordinance to create a new use for data centers permissible in the PI “Planned Industrial” Zoning District by special exception, establish definitions and regulations for data centers, and amend the schedule of use regulations. A full text copy of the proposed ordinance is available for inspection at the Township Municipal Building at 1028 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA, 18960, the Bucks County Law Library, and the offices of this newspaper, during normal business hours. A summary of the proposed ordinance is set forth below. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE HEARING.
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AMENDING CHAPTER 450 OF THE WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP CODE BY CREATING A NEW USE FOR DATA CENTERS; BY CREATING NEW DEFINITIONS FOR SAID USE AND TERMS RELATING TO SAID USE; BY ADDING REGULATIONS FOR SAID USE; AND BY AMENDING THE TABLES OF USES TO PROVIDE FOR THE DATA CENTER USE
Article I: Definitions. Establishes definitions for Data Center, Data Center Accessory Uses/Structures, and Data Center Equipment.
Article II: Data Center Use Regulations. Establishes the Data Center use and accessory uses in the PI “Planned Industrial” Zoning District by special exception. Establishes dimensional standards for site area (min. 25 acres), lot width (min. 350 feet), parking area setbacks (150 feet from residential; 100 feet from nonresidential), and incorporates all other dimensions of the PI regulations. Applies regular township and state standards for noise, off-street loading, outdoor lighting, dust, fumes, vapors, gases, odors, heat, glare, vibration control, and construction hours. Requires use of public utilities and requires applicants to improve public infrastructure where necessary to avoid detrimental impact. Requires underground utility lines where practical. Requires adequate emergency access. Limits height of building to no more than 35 feet (including fixtures). Requires on-site solar power systems to generate solar energy for use by the data center to reduce strain on public electricity provider. Requires individual site plans. Provides for phased development and for decommissioning standards.
Article III: Amends Article XI (Planned Industrial District) to provide for data center uses by special exception. Amends Table 16-1, “Schedule of Uses by District” (Attachment 1 of the Zoning Ordinance) to reflect same.
Article IV: Repealer. Severability Clause.
Article V: Severability Clause.
Article VI: Amendment to be effective immediately upon enactment.
WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
David A. Keightly, Jr., Solicitor
1028 Ridge Road
Sellersville, PA 18960
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about the Township? Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions about our services, policies, and procedures. Our FAQ page is a great resource for finding answers to your questions about the Township. Click Here to find out more.
Volunteer Opportunities – Join Our Committees!
Volunteer Opportunities – Join Our Committees!
West Rockhill Township is seeking community-minded individuals to serve in important roles that help shape and guide our township.
We currently have four exciting volunteer opportunities available:
UCC (Building) Board of Appeals – 1 Member Needed
Joint Rec Authority - 1 Member Needed
These committees play a vital role in ensuring the preservation of our community, help manage and run the Holiday House Pool and review appeals of the UCC Building Code. Your involvement can make a significant difference!
How to Apply
How to Apply
If you are interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact the Township Manager at manager@westrockhilltownship.org or call Greg Lippincott Township Manager directly at 610-477-5770
We look forward to welcoming new volunteers to our community.
Sellersville Borough Utility Improvement Scheduled on Lawn Avenue in Bucks County
Sellersville Borough Utility Improvement Scheduled on Lawn Avenue in Bucks County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that Sellersville Borough will be performing utility construction on Lawn Avenue in West Rockhill Township and Sellersville Borough, Bucks County.
Motorists are advised of the following travel restrictions:
Monday, October 6, through Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Lawn Avenue will be closed and detoured weekdays between Maple Avenue and Noble Street. During the closure, passenger vehicles will be directed to use Maple Avenue, Farmers Lane, and Lawn Avenue. Trucks will be directed to use Noble Street, Main Street, and Route 563 (Ridge Road).
Monday, October 6, through Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Lawn Avenue will be closed and detoured weekdays between Life Mark Drive and Almont Road. During the closure, all vehicles will be directed to use Noble Street, Main Street, and Route 563 (Ridge Road).
Monday, October 6, through Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, a weekday lane closure with flagging will be in place on Lawn Avenue between Noble Street and Life Mark Drive.
Local access will be maintained up to the work zones. Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through or near the work areas because backups and delays will occur. All scheduled activities are weather dependent.
Sellersville Borough will complete this project under a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit.
Legal Notice
Legal Notice
The Conditional Use Hearing has been continued until the March 18, 2026 meeting.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of West Rockhill Township will hold a public hearing on December 17, 2025 as part of its 7:00 PM regular meeting at the Township administrative offices at 1028 Ridge Road, Sellersville, PA 18960 to consider for approval the conditional use application described below. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.
APPLICATION OF: TEK Granite LLC
Tek Granite LLC seeks conditional use approval to be permitted to conduct a “G14 – Crafts” use in the Village Center District on the property located at 904 Ridge Road, more specifically known as Bucks County Tax Map Parcel No. 52-010-142. The applicant proposes to conduct the fabrication, assembly, and finishing of countertops and cabinets for off-site installation and to have a display showroom.
WEST ROCKHILL TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Grim, Biehn and Thatcher, Solicitors 104 S. 6th Street, Perkasie, Pa. 18944
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