Resident Package

The following items are intended to familiarize both new and long-time residents with some of the most commonly encountered Township ordinances, procedures and services.  These points are organized by the department that generally deals with such items.

Board of Supervisors

• The Supervisors, generally, conduct public meetings on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center. The 1st and 3rd Tuesday meetings are for general Township business. The 2nd Tuesday meeting is a workshop session.
• The business meetings of the Supervisors are televised on Comcast Cable channel 20.
• The Supervisors voice mail telephone number is 635-2616.
• The Supervisors e-mail address is supervisors@lowerpaxton-pa.gov

Community Development Department

• Always check with the Community Development Department prior to beginning any construction activity.
• A permit is required for the installation of a swimming pool, sign, wood stove, sidewalk, curb or roof replacement.
• The Township requires fire suppression (sprinkler) systems for certain types of commercial, industrial, and institutional construction.
• Individuals are required to contact the PA One Call System at (800) 242-1776 prior to digging deeper than 18 inches outside of a public right-of-way.  Inside a right-of-way individuals must contact the PA One Call System prior to any excavation.
• The Township has adopted the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, if you have questions please call the Building Department for more information.
• A permit is not required for installation of a shed under 1,000 square feet, or a fence 6 feet high or less.

Police Department

• The Township enforces a curfew on persons under the age of eighteen between midnight and 5:00 a.m., unless they are accompanied by their parents or a responsible adult designated by their parents.
• Dog licenses are required by Dauphin County and are sold at various government and business locations.  It is illegal for individuals to have an unlicensed dog that is three months old or older.
• All dogs three years old or older must possess a current rabies vaccination.
• All bicycles must be registered with the Township.  Registration is from Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  The cost of a registration license is $2.00.
• The Police Department will perform "house checks" for residents who are on vacation. You can arrange for this service by calling 657-5656, Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.  Please call at least one day prior to leaving.  The maximum length of time for this service is 60 days.
• Persons needing the assistance of a Police Officer should call the Dauphin County Dispatch Center at the following phone numbers:  Non-Emergency calls - 558-6900, Emergency Calls - 911.
• Persons needing the assistance of the Township Fire Marshall should call the Police Department Office at 657-5656. To report a fire call 911.
• Any questions regarding Community Policing programs and activities should be directed to Sgt. Tom Waller at 657-5656.

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