Contact Info & Staff

The Bureau of Planning, Zoning and Development is here to provide direction and assistance to the residents and commercial business owners of Whitehall Township. PLEASE NOTE THAT EFFECTIVE 2/17/20 ALL ZONING RELATED QUESTIONS/INQUIRIES WILL REQUIRE AN APPOINTMENT. CONTACT STAFF FOR SCHEDULE WITH AVAILABLE TIMES. YOU MAY ALSO SUBMIT YOUR INQUIRIES IN WRITING TO THE TOWNSHIP. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE DURING THIS TIME.

These services include:

All phases of building inspection
Zoning and Codes Enforcement
Direction in opening a business in Whitehall Township

The Bureau is divided into the following divisions:
Development/Planning
610-437-5524
ext. 1134 or 1138

Building & Construction
610-437-5524
ext. 1131

Keycodes Inspections
610-866-9663

Zoning
610-437-5524
ext. 1155 or 1131

Surveying & Engineering
610-437-5524
ext. 1158, 1162 or 1138

Codes Enforcement
610-437-5524
ext. 1132 or 1131

Contact us when you want to...

Build or alter any structure
Subdivide or redraw the lot lines for your property
Sell your house, rent an apartment or lease a building space (whether it is residential or commercial)
Start up a business in a commercial space, on vacant ground...or even in your home
Install or alter sidewalks
Open or vacate a street
Secure an address assignment
Find out, generally, "Can I do this on my property?"

Planning, Zoning & Development Staff
Dial 610-437-5524 and then the extension.

Lee Rackus
Bureau Chief
ext. 1134

Kristin Koehler
Operations Secretary
ext. 1138

Christopher Gittinger
Zoning/ Codes Officer
ext. 1155

Jenna Bowman
Permits Clerk
ext. 1131

Chris Jandris
Development Clerk
ext. 1128

Carl Lagler
Township Surveyor
ext. 1158

Brandon Werner
Engineering Liaison/Utility Locator
ext. 1162

James Murzdeck
Codes Inspector
ext. 1133

Derek Woodis
Codes Inspector
ext. 1123

Keycodes Insepction Agency
Electrical, Energy, Residential Building, Mechanical and all COMMERCIAL INSPECTIONS
610-866-9663
610-866-2664 Fax

For more info on Keystone Inspections and their fees click on: www.keycodes.net