If you own a property in Dover Township and have tenants living in your property, it is your responsibility to contact Dover Township to make sure that we have the correct information in our system. We need your mailing address, your phone number and the contact information for your tenants. …
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Driveway permits are necessary if located within a public right of way. A driveway may not exceed 24 ft measured at the street right-of-way line nor less than 10 ft. Driveways must also be paved at least 25 ft from the street right-of-way line of all public streets. All other…
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The Property Owner and his/her Contractor are responsible to see that the structural BMP is constructed according to Township specifications and requirements. Dover Township will require a construction phase inspection to verify that these are being met. The Small Project Stormwater Management Permit will also list the Property Owner’s responsibilities…
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A Stormwater Management (SWM) Permit Application must be completed for any improvements that will result in 100 square feet or more of new impervious (water cannot get through) surface. Examples would include sheds, home additions, patios and driveways. A copy of our Stormwater Management Permit Application can be obtained by…
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When houses are approved they are approved with the condition of having two (2) off street parking spaces. If you can park your camper/RV/Boat in the driveway and not have to park one of your vehicles along the street, then yes, you can park it on your driveway. Please refer…
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The Zoning Department recommends you trying to talk to your neighbor with the dog and express that you do not want the dog coming onto your property. If the neighbor continues to allow the dog to enter your property, call 911 and ask for the Northern York County Regional Police…
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Dover Township Code of Ordinances #2005-08 as amended Chapter 10, Section 602 2B states, “Owning, possessing, harboring or controlling any animal which barks, bays, cries, squawks or makes any other noise continuously and/or intermittently for ½ hour or more, which annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities is…
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It depends what zone you are in. Chickens are not permitted in any Residential Zone. To check which zone you are in, please use the interactive Zoning Map.
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It depends what type of sign is involved such as free standing, banners or shared signs for a complex. Call the Zoning Department or go online and check the Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27 Part 8.
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If the un-registered vehicle is not parked on the street but on a driveway or somewhere on the property, please contact the Zoning Office 717-292-3634. If the un-registered vehicle is parked on the public street, please contact Northern York County Regional Police Department at 717-292-3647 (this is a non-emergency…
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