The Express-Times had an article (read it here) about Hellertown and Lower Saucon utilizing joint zoning. The concept is that Hellertown, a borough with plenty of high density and Lower Saucon, a township with more neighborhood tracts and farms, could benefit by having joint zoning because Lower Saucon wouldn't have to have high-density housing, it could point to Hellertown.
Nazareth has a municipal understanding with seven other communities (Bath, Chapman, East Allen, Moore, Upper Nazareth, Lower Nazareth, Bushkill, are included see COG entries), and a comprehensive plan (Nazareth 2030), but joint zoning is not a part of the agreement at this point in time.
While it would be challenging with so many municipalities involved, it is something that could be a tremendous help in addressing growth and preservation of open-space.
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Actually Ross, one of the main reasons for the existence of the COG is to realize the benefits of regional zoning, just as mentioned in the article.
Each entity still retains autonomy in implementation however membership in the COG was voluntary and entered in the spirit of cooperation.
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