FAQs

  • Do I need a Permit for a shed? Yes. You need to obtain a Land Use Permit from the Township for any structure added to your property. See the “Permits” tab for more information.
  • Do I need a Permit for a fence? You need to obtain a Land Use Permit from the Township if you are constructing a fence that is 6 feet tall or taller. A fence under 6 feet tall does not require a Land Use Permit. See the “Permits” tab for more information.
  • Does the Township have a place where we can dump brush, grass clippings, or Christmas trees? No, we do not. The vast majority of the township is rural and does not have this need.
  • Does the Township have a Bulky Trash Day in the Fall? No. We have one Bulky Trash Collection event in late April or early May each year.
  • Does the Township take old TVs and other electronic items? No. TVs and other electronic items can be recycled for free at the Goodwill Store and Donation Center at 1021 Wayne Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201.
  • What are the restrictions on where fireworks can be used? Fireworks may not be discharged within 150 feet of a home or other occupied structure, and they may not be discharged from, within, or toward a motor vehicle or building. Fireworks may not be ignited or discharged on public or private property without express permission from the property owner, and they may not be discharged by any person under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any other controlled substance. Please be considerate of your neighbors and be extremely careful when handling fireworks!