The Franklin County Planning Commission, established in 1966, is comprised of a nine member advisory board appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The advisory board meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Franklin County Administrative Annex, 218 North Second Street in Chambersburg. The Planning Commission currently employs a staff of four to conduct day-to-day business and planning initiatives.

Our mission is to foster the proper growth of Franklin County to ensure the enjoyment of life by each citizen in a pleasant, healthful and harmonious environment. The guiding principles of the Planning Commission include:

• Promote economic development to revitalize communities;
  
• Sustain open space and the aesthetic and historic characteristics of the County;
  
• Protect farms, forests, and streams; and
  
• Safeguard our recreational and valuable natural resources.

  The Planning Commission intends to maintain these principles by:

• Providing guidance and sound community planning advice to local governments.
  
• Emphasizing regional cooperation in planning efforts, and:
  
• Fostering growth and development that will complement existing infrastructure.

The Planning Commission intends to carry out this mission efficiently and in an environmentally responsible manner with respect for the role of local government in protecting the public interest.