The Lower Towamensing Township Planning Commission consists of five members. All of the members of the planning commission give of their time freely and are sincerely appreciated for their effort. The planning commission meets once a month on the fourth Thursday at 7:30 p.m in the Township Municipal Building.

Their primary responsibility is the planning of Lower Towamensing Township. They review subdivision plans and make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.  The Township Supervisor appoints individuals for membership subject to Board of Trustees ratification. Terms of office are staggered so that three terms of office come up for appointment or reappointment every July. Individuals residing and registered to vote in Lower Towamensing Township are eligible for appointment - land ownership within the township is not a requirement. The Commission elects its own Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary annually.

In order to effectively plan for the township, the Planning Commission is responsible for drafting and adopting a Master Plan to guide planning in the township, primarily with regard to development and preservation.  In following the Master Plan, the Planning Commission is also responsible for maintaining the Acme Township Zoning Ordinance by updating and enforcing it.  The Planning Commission, in order to enforce the Zoning Ordinance, performs site plan reviews for all major developments in Lower Towamensing  Township.  They are responsible for ensuring that all projects and developments in the township meet the requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and follow the guidelines expressed in the Master Plan.