Strasburg Township, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

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When and where are agendas posted on the website?

Agendas and notices are posted on the website and at the Township Building at least 24 hours before the scheduled meeting. They are often available the week prior. Agendas and notices are posted in the vestibule of the Township Building, by clicking on the green link buttons on the left side of the home page and under the individual Board or Commission under “Government” at the top of the home page.

What are the Township Office hours of operation?

The Township Office is open: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm (any changes will be posted on vestibule door) To make an appointment, call 717-687-6233. Press 1 to leave a message for Tammy Jamison – Secretary. Press 2 to leave a message for Vicki Eldridge – Treasurer

When are Township meetings held?
  • Board of Supervisors – 1st Monday of the month at 7:30 pm. and the 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 pm, as needed. If the 1st Monday is a holiday, the meeting will be held the next day.
  • Planning Commission – 2nd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm.
  • Zoning Hearing Board – 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm, as needed.

All meetings are open to the public.

Which holidays is the Township Office closed?
  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Primary Election Day
  • Memorial Day
  • July 4th
  • Labor Day
  • General Election Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day
  • New Year’s Eve
Do I need a permit for a fence or a shed?

Yes. A permit is required for both. Click link for PDF application form.

How do I obtain a permit?

Permit applications must be submitted by mail or hand delivery to Solanco Engineering Associates, 103 Fite Way, Quarryville, PA 17566 or emailed to permits@solancoengineering.com.

Required items for obtaining a Building Permit are:

  • A completed application
  • 3 sets of construction and/or site plans

*Note that incomplete applications may be denied and returned.

PERMIT APPLICATION FORMS

Do I live on a Township or State road?

Click on the link below to view a list of all Township and State roads. The Township is responsible for repair, maintenance and snow removal on Township roads only. Any issues, complaints or incident reports on State roads should be directed to PADOT at 717-299-7621.

Township Roads

How do I report illegal or noxious burning?

To report illegal or noxious burning:

Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to Solanco Engineering (717) 786-0355. 

All other hours to County Dispatch (717) 664-1180 and ask for Strasburg Borough Police to respond.

Does the Township have an ordinance regarding barking dogs?

Yes. A dog must bark continuously for 15 consecutive minutes to be considered a nuisance. Submit a written complaint form by mail or hand delivery to Solanco Engineering, 103 Fite Way, Quarryville, PA 17566 or email to derrick@solancoengineering.com. Click here to view the full text of Ordinance #74.

What about dogs running at large?

Dogs running at large are regulated by the State Dog Warden. At this time, Lancaster County does not have a Dog Warden. Complaints may be directed to the Regional Director, Megan Horst, at mhorst@pa.gov. She is currently handling 6 other counties, as well.

When will my street be plowed?

The normal procedure for plowing streets in Strasburg Township is for the Road Crew to first plow and salt hills and intersections. The second step is to plow and salt main streets, secondary streets, and cul-de-sacs, in that order, completing one pass in each direction on main and secondary streets, and a pass into and out of cul-de-sacs. Strasburg Township only maintains Township roads and not State or private roads.

Click here for a list of State and Township roads.

How do I prevent lawn damage from snowplows?

Strasburg Township recommends placing driveway markers, available at home maintenance stores, along the edge of your property to indicate to plow drivers the boundary between your lawn and the street.

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