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Pocono Township

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Pocono Township features stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. With a population of around 12,000, it's known for Camelback Mountain Resort and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Pocono Township Commissioners
112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States

Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals or Transient Dwelling Units as they are referred to as in Pocono Township are not allowed in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas in Pocono Township. Short term rentals are only allowed in C (Commercial) zones and RD (Recreational District) zones. An initial change of use permit under zoning and an annual license is required for a Transient Dwelling Unit Permit (STR)  See rules and regulations as well as permit application below.

Short Term Rental Score
Somewhat STR Friendly

Pocono Township News

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( 1 count ) DUI (M)
(1 count) Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana (M)
(1 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
2 summary traffic violations

Age

23

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

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(1 count) Theft of Property Lost
Mislaid
or Delivered By Mistake (M2)
& (1 Count) Receiving Stolen Property (M2)

Age

62

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

300 lbs

Hair

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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Manuel A. Varela’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s December 26, 2024 determination and denial of Mr. Varela’s application to construct a boulder wall within drainage and utility easements that are depicted on an approved subdivision plan.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider the appeal of Boris Kudryavsky from the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 5, 2024.

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(1 Count) Theft of Moveable Property (M1)

Age

37

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

200 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

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(1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1) count 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(1 Count) 75-3111 (A) - Obedience to Traffic Control Devices (S)

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(1 count) Endangering Welfare of Children (M1)

Age

27

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 1"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

On January 14, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) quietly approved a stormwater permit for Core 5’s proposed warehouse on Warner Road in Pocono Township. However, the public was not informed of this decision until February 1, raising concerns that the delay may have been intentional to limit the time available for an appeal.

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Locals are gathering this weekend to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.

Camelback Ski Resort and Pennsylvania Special Olympics partnered on Saturday to host Freezin' for a Reason.

The event featured raffles and a silent auction for high-ticket items like Yeti coolers and Oakley ski goggles.

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Poessession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possesson of a Controlled Substance

Age

34

Race

White

Gender

Male

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(1 Count) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1 Count) Possession of a small amount of marijuana; (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

21

Race

White

Gender

Male

Photo of McDonald, Zack Andrew McDonald, Zack Andrew

(1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(75) 4303 (B) – General Lighting Requirement-Rear Lights(S)

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(1 count) (18) 2702 (A)(3) Aggravated Assault (F2)
(1 Count) 3733 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
3733
75 3734 Driving Without Lights to Avoid Identification or Arrest(S)
(1 Count) 75-3736 (A) - Reckless Driving (S)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider the appeal of Boris Kudryavsky from the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 5, 2024.

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(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft F3 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3) (18) 6301 (a)(1)(i) Corruption of minors (M1)

Age

25

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 4"

Weight

190 lbs

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(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)
& 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
& 35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M)

Age

33

Gender

Male

Height

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(1 Count) 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3

Age

51

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Female

Height

5' 1"

Weight

150 lbs

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An iconic welcome sign in the Poconos is coming down.

28/22 News was there Monday morning as crews started removing the sign at the intersection of Routes 715 and 611 in Tannersville.

This is all to widen the road.

The plan is expected to ease congestion in the area by cutting 40 feet through the mountain behind it.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00

Pocono Township Meeting updates: The Planning Commission work session scheduled for Monday January 27th has been rescheduled for Thursday January 30th at 6:00 p.m. at the township building located at 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA. The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 5th has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 8th at 6 p.m. at the township building located at 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA.

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( 1 ) count DUI Highest rate of alcohol (M1)

Age

42

Race

White

Gender

Male

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(1 count ) Retail & (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F3)

Age

18

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

155 lbs

Hair

Brown

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's time to say goodbye to a sign of the times. A historical welcome sign in the Poconos is seeing its final days, something many in the area hate to see go.

The Pocono Township Welcome Sign has stood tall for more than 40 years, but after the weekend, the historical landmark will no longer exist.

The sign in Tannersville is hard to miss, but soon it will be very missed.

The cherished landmark located at Routes 715 and 611 will be permanently removed on Monday.

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