Chester County Planning Commission
Chris Patriarca, AICP, has extensive experience in community planning, currently serving as a Senior Community Planner at Chester County Planning Commission since June 2017. Previously, Chris held the position of Planning Commissioner for the Borough of West Chester from January 2017 to October 2022, where responsibilities included providing recommendations on land use and zoning ordinances. Chris also served as the Director of Planning & Zoning for Westtown Township from November 2013 to June 2017, overseeing all related issues. Earlier in the career, Chris worked as a Planning & Zoning Coordinator in Roanoke County, Virginia, and as a Planning Intern in Davidson, NC. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Geography with a focus on Community Planning from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Political Science from The University of Alabama.
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Chester County Planning Commission
The County of Chester, Pennsylvania MISSION The mission of the Chester County Planning Commission is to provide future growth and preservation plans to citizens, so that they can enjoy a Chester County that is historic, green, mobile and prosperous. Planning Commission The Chester County Planning Commission is a nine-member advisory board appointed by the County Commissioners. The members represent diverse backgrounds, volunteering to serve four-year terms. The officers are elected annually. All are dedicated to promoting coordinated growth and preservation planning for all of Chester County. Initially the work of the Planning Commission involved inventorying and mapping the County’s features and resources. Over time, the Planning Commission has evolved into a modern, professionally staffed, planning organization that uses specialized knowledge and training, along with the latest techniques and technology, to plan for the future of Chester County. The Planning Commission’s activities are enabled, and in some matters mandated, by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.