The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission was formed by Lehigh and Northampton counties in 1961 to create a comprehensive plan to guide orderly growth in Lehigh and Northampton counties.  The commission advises — it does not have law-making authority. The Commission is made up of 37 members who are appointed by each county government. They include elected and appointed officials and county citizens. The professional staff is responsible for operating the LVPC on a day-to-day basis. The purpose of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Lehigh Valley region in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

The commission meets the last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Citizen terms of office are for four years and elected officials serve one-year terms.

More information is available on the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Site, including Transportation Plans, Comprehensive Plan, Community Plans + Guide, Environmental Initiatives, Maps and Data.

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