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Q
"Where is my Township building?"
The
Township office is located on Rt. #23 in Churchtown adjacent
to the Caernarvon Fire Hall and across the street from the
Caernarvon Elementary School. The address is 2147 Main Street,
Narvon PA 17555. The Administrative Office is in located
to the rear of the building.
Q
"Do I need a building permit?"
According
to the Caernarvon Township Zoning Ordinance of 1991, No
building or structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed,
structurally altered, or moved, and no land or building
changed in use without a zoning (building) permit. No permits
are are required for general maintenance work, painting,
building ponds, tilling the soil, constructing fences (provided
they qualify), terraces, steps or similar features, landscaping
or for installation of utility buildings having a gross
floor area of less than one hundred (100) square feet. To
obtain a building permit, phone the Township office (717)
445-4244.
Q
"Where do I get a permit for a sewage system?"
The
Caernarvon Township SEO (Sanitation Enforcement Officer)
is Berks Envirotech (610) 375-7640.
Q
"What if I need a Police Officer!"
If you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1. If there is no emergency,
and you would like to talk to a member of the PA State Police
- please call the Pa State Police Barracks in Ephrata at
(717) 733-8691. Click
here for the State Police web site
Q "Where do I vote?"
The
voting polls for Caernarvon Township are at the Caernarvon
Fire Hall. If you are not registered to vote, you may obtain
voter registration forms at the township office.
Q
"Am I allowed to burn my trash?"
Yes,
provided you follow the requirements of the Township's burning
ordinance. In summary, you may burn your "paper"/
"residential" trash in an approved waste burner
- during daylight hours only- Open fires shall not be closer
than a minimum of 100 ft. from any structure of any kind
and must be kept under personal supervision. Click
here to view Township Burning Regulations
Q
"How can I adopt a highway?"
Well
ok, this isn't a frequently asked question, but we do allow
Township roads to be "adopted" for the purpose
of litter cleanup. Community groups and families are all
eligible. Contact the Township office for more information
(717) 445-4244.
Q
How do I dispose of my trash?
Click here to view
Township Trash Regulations
Q
What are the dog regulations in this township
The
most frequent complaint received by the township staff is
barking dogs and or dogs running at large. Both the PA State
Dog Law and the Caernarvon Township Code of Ordinances prohibit
dogs running at large. The township also has regulations
regarding barking dogs. If the barking is creating a nuisance
and the dog owner does not exercise appropriate control
over the dog, he or she may be subject to a fine. We attempt
to notify the pet owner by personal visit or via mail with
a first notice. Most residents will correct the situation
once they have been made aware of the problem. We find that
most township residents take corrective action once they
have been made aware of any nuisance they are creating for
their neighbors.
Q Are there any books available about the area?
Yes,
Recollections of Caernarvon Township
is available from:
Jerald L. Martin
408 Hammertown Rd.
Narvon, PA 17555
(717) 445-5614
Cost: $35.00
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